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It honestly feels like my world is crashing down.
I wake up every morning asking myself was it worth it?
He did everything asked of him, and at times even more.
He is a famous rap artist and was a high-profile member of a violent gang.
The feds rec relates to a plea deal they brokered with Hernandez earlier this year.
Hernandezpleaded guiltyto nine federal counts following his racketeering arrest in November.
Under this plea deal, Hernandez agreed to cooperate, as to obtain a more lenient sentence.
Hernandez is facing from 47 years to life behind bars.
Hernandezs sentence is ultimately going to be decided by the judge because their push for leniency isnt binding.
While testifying, Hernandez snitched so much that the #Tekashisnitch9 hashtag started trending.
He dimed on anyone from low-level gangsters to high-profile performers.
He even claimed that Cardi B and Jim Jones were in the Bloods and Nine Trey, respectively.
During Hernandezs testimony, he claimed thatTrippie Reddwas in Five Nine Brims, a different Bloods offshoot.
They face up to life in federal lockup.
Prosecutors also claimed Hernandez faced risks due to his cooperation.
Prior to his cooperation becoming public, the defendant relocated his family.
Hernandezs movements, meanwhile, have been limited so as to avoid potential contact with other gang members.
In addition, extra precautions were taken to transport him to and from court during his testimony.
