Apologetic rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to 45 days in prison after repeatedly violating probation, disappointing a federal judge who rewarded his cooperation in a criminal case against him with leniency five years ago.

NEW YORK -- Daniel Hernandez, the rapper known as Tekashi 6ix9ine, was sentenced Tuesday to a month-and-a-half in prison for several violations of his supervised release. The sentence is slightly more than what federal prosecutors sought. "Your breach of the court's trust is profound," Judge Paul Engelmayer said.

Daniel Hernandez, the rapper known as Tekashi 6ix9ine, was sentenced on Tuesday to a month-and-a-half in prison for several violations of his supervised release.

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine will spend 45 days behind bars and endure a year of supervised release as punishment for violating the terms of his release late last month, a Manhattan federal judge ruled Tuesday.