SIX9 Accuses Fellow Rapper 6ix9ine of Trademark Infringement

Rapper Daniel Hernandez, who performs as 6ix9ine, was accused of infringing the trademark of Warren Hamilton—another rap artist who said he has used the stage name SIX9 since 2007—in a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday.

“Hamilton’s entire career as a recording artist, performer, and entertainer has been injured” by Hernadez’s adoption of a nearly identical stage name, the complaint said.

Many in the hip-hop community have falsely accused Hamilton of stealing Hernadez’s name, and “many music promoters and booking agents” have refused to feature Hamilton because of the confusing names, according to the complaint filed in the US District Court in ...