The rapper 6ix9ine was assaulted in Brooklyn, sources said Sunday.
The NYPD said it was investigating the assault of a 22-year-old man in the 77th Precinct, which includes part of Crown Heights and Prospect Heights.
A source confirmed the victim was 6ix9ine.
TMZ first reported the assault.
Brooklyn rapper 6ix9ine, also known as Tekashi69 and Tekashi, was born Daniel Hernandez. His hits include "Gummo" and "Keke."
No one has been arrested. The investigation is ongoing.
Last week, he appeared in court in Houston to pay bond on a misdemeanor assault charge and posted a photo to Instagram. He's accused of choking a fan at a Houston mall, according to reports.
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