What was intended to be a celebration of new life quickly descended into a digital firestorm this weekend. Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has sparked widespread condemnation after stating during a livestreamed baby shower that his girlfriend, Aliday Alter, would have an abortion if their child was not a boy. The comment was made in front of guests and captured on video, drawing immediate criticism across social media.
The reaction has raised questions about the boundaries of livestream culture and the ethics of using sensitive family matters for digital engagement.
The controversy erupted during a livestreamed baby shower for Alter and Tekashi 6ix9ine, where the latter was seen interacting with guests. One asked the Brooklyn native a standard question about his expectations for the upcoming child: 'What do you think it's gonna be, a boy or a girl?'
The response was immediate. 'Okay, I'm sorry [but] I have this rule where it's [a] boy,' 6ix9inereplied. 'If it's not a boy, then it's abortion.'
The statement was followed by laughter from his immediate companions, though some guests appeared visibly surprised. Undeterred by the initial reaction, the rapper introduced his group to the expectant mother.
When she was asked the same question regarding the baby's sex, she gave the opposite response.
'I think so, he wants a girl,' she stated, suggesting a different preference. However, the rapper quickly doubled down on his earlier assertion.
'I said if it's not a boy, it's abortion,' he reiterated, adding that his girlfriend is aligned with his decision. 'She's down, she's down. She's open minded,' the rapper added.
6ix9ine told Neon during his baby shower stream that if the baby isn’t a boy, he would get an abortion.pic.twitter.com/xn2ZxmlR1H
The reaction on X (formerly Twitter) was swift and overwhelmingly negative. Users across the globe slammed the performer for his callous attitude, with many pointing out the inherent cruelty of making such a 'joke' when he is not the one physically carrying the child. One comment noted that the rapper 'really said it twice just to make sure the message was delivered,' describing the remarks as 'insane work.'
Source: International Business Times UK
