Assault Allegations and Arrest
Yailin La Mas Viral, ex-girlfriend of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, faced arrest following allegations of an attack involving a 2×4 at the rapper’s Miami residence.
The arrest has resulted in charges of aggravated battery, witness tampering, and felony criminal mischief against Viral.
Incident Details and Rapper’s Account
6ix9ine reported to the police a day-long argument preceding the alleged attack by Viral, which extended to damaging both him and his car.
Additionally, the rapper claimed that Viral assaulted him, pulling his hair, and this confrontation was captured on his cellphone. Subsequently, 6ix9ine shared several videos on Instagram, portraying Viral’s actions, including hitting him, using blunt objects, and damaging his car, culminating in her arrest.
6ix9ine’s Response and Clarification
In response to the incident, 6ix9ine posted on social media, emphasizing the legal consequences of men hitting women and distancing himself from being portrayed as the ‘bad guy.’
He stressed that his posts aimed to clear his name and addressed concerns over allegations of abuse, citing his probationary status and denying any physical altercation with Viral. Additionally, 6ix9ine suggested the possibility of postpartum depression contributing to Viral’s behavior.
Disputed Allegations and Accusations
The incident sparked allegations of abuse after images surfaced online showing Viral with bruises and cuts. Viral claimed her injuries stemmed from a car accident, refuting allegations of assault.
However, Dominican radio host Santiago Matias accused 6ix9ine of being an abuser, prompting a response from the rapper accusing Matias of taking advantage of Viral’s situation and using her for his show.
Media Response and Allegations Unfolded
The TMZ report initially broke news of Viral’s arrest, shedding light on the unfolding drama between 6ix9ine, Viral, and accusations from the radio host.
The incident drew attention to conflicting narratives surrounding the alleged assault, with 6ix9ine responding to accusations and attempting to clarify the situation via social media.