\As the IRS prepares to auction off assets from rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, an array of items will be available for purchase, from high-end jewelry to unique personal belongings. These items were seized during an April 2024 raid at his Lake Worth, Florida, residence due to outstanding tax liabilities.
Market Auctions, a Florida-based firm appointed by the IRS, handles the sale. The federal government conducts such auctions to recover unpaid taxes by selling assets seized from individuals and businesses. While IRS auctions often feature real estate, vehicles, and business equipment, auctions involving celebrity assets typically attract considerable attention from the public.
The auction, scheduled for today, March 5, will take place online via Market Auctions and Invaluable. Anyone interested in bidding must complete a registration process involving creating an account, verifying their identity, and potentially submitting a refundable deposit. Further details about how to participate are available on the Market Auctions website.
The auction catalog showcases a variety of items, including some that are more budget-friendly. For example, necklaces are listed starting at $250-$275, stud earrings are priced at $275, and a sterling silver Star of David pendant is $300. Additional affordable items include an Invicta “Star Wars” 50MM wristwatch for $375, a Le Chiquito “Noeud Coil” top-handle bag at $650, a Louis Vuitton Avenue Damier Graphite sling bag at $950, and a 6IX9INE DAY 69 RIAA Commemoration Award plaque for $1,500.
On the other end of the spectrum, some much higher-priced items are drawing attention. A diamond-encrusted “Bruce the Shark” pendant has already surpassed $63,000 in bids, while a spinner shark chain currently costs $45,500. Another item, a “Water” pendant, has bids reaching $36,000.
Tekashi 6ix9ine, born Daniel Hernandez, was released from prison on Dec. 12, 2024, after serving time for violating the terms of his parole. The violation stemmed from his involvement in the RICO case against the Nine Trey Bloods gang, which resulted in a two-year prison sentence in 2020. He is now serving an extended one-year probation term, which includes a homestay order and electronic monitoring.
This auction is part of a series of legal challenges for the rapper, whose troubles have spanned several years. In 2015, he pleaded guilty to charges related to a child sex video, earning a four-year probation sentence, as reported by Rolling Stone.