The 6ix9ine Snitch meme originated from the 2019 federal trial of rapper Daniel Hernandez, professionally known as Tekashi 6ix9ine. To avoid a lengthy prison sentence, Hernandez testified against his former associates in the Nine Trey Bloods gang, leading the internet to dub him the ultimate 'snitch.' Photos of him in the witness stand or in his yellow prison jumpsuit quickly became templates for jokes where 6ix9ine 'exposes' people for trivial or relatable offenses. The meme is widely used to humorously call out minor social betrayals, weird habits, or controversial opinions by framing them as official testimony in a high-stakes trial.