Tekashi 6ix9ine is on the cause for topping the charts on the Billboard Hot 100 with his comeback single “Gooba.” However, the “Gotti” rapper claims that those in powers are manipulating the charts to prevent him from getting the top spot and calls it “completely illegal.”
Still on his home confinement in an undisclosed location, after he was moved from his previous location following his address leak online, Tekashi shared a video to his over 20 million Instagram followers. He explained in the video that Billboard gets “paid for No. 1s” and “manipulates the charts.”
“I want the whole world to see this,” Tekashi 6ix9ine said, showing an email on his phone that foretells next week’s charts. In the revelation, “Gooba” is predicted to debut at No. 2 behind Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj’s “Say So.”
Also, Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande’s charity duet “Stuck With U” was listed at No. 5. According to 6ix9ine, he alleges that 60,000 units were added “completely out of nowhere,” which boosts the song to No. 1 due to a signed CD promotion.
For a very limited time, you can get a #STUCKWITHU CD signed by @ArianaGrande and @ justinbieber. https://t.co/jrEqMbQpGO
— billboard (@billboard) May 14, 2020
He insists the act is illegal and that Billboard is “playing favorites” to boost “Stuck With You” to No. 1.
Again, he claims that his song “Gooba” has streams of over 200 million, which is more than “every artist that released a song this week.” Hence, as a result of the added units, he says that Universal and Sony have demanded an audit of the numbers.
“Literally, you’re manipulating the charts now,” Tekashi said.”How can an artist that works hard get No. 1?”
After dropping on May 8, “Gooba” recorded a YouTube record of 43 million views in the first 24 hours, beating Eminem’s “Killshot” video. He also reportedly made about $2 million off the single’s success in less than a week, including merch sales.
“DONT LET THEM CHEAT US OUT THE NUMBER 1 LOOK AT THE NUMBERS! WE BEATING EVERYONE AND THEY MOTHER ON EVERYTHING !” He said, sharing a screenshot of his Youtube views alongside Drake’s”Toosie Slide.” “hey hate to see this shoutout to drake he’s the goat, but this has to be seen.”
