Controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been released from prison early amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. 

His motion for compassionate release was granted on Thursday. 6ix9ine is on supervised release and serving the first four months on home incarceration, which will be enforced by GPS monitoring. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, he will have to stay at his residence unless he asks permission from the probation department to seek medical treatment or talk with his attorney.