DUMMY BOY is the debut studio album by American rapper 6ix9ine, also known as Tekashi 6ix9ine. Released on November 27, 2018, the 13-track project arrived at a turbulent point in his career, just days after his arrest forced a change to the album’s original release plans. Even before it reached streaming platforms, the project had become a major talking point in hip-hop.

Part of the attention came from its guest list. 6ix9ine brought together Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Lil Baby, Gunna, Tory Lanez, Bobby Shmurda, Anuel AA and A Boogie wit da Hoodie, among others. The collaborations gave the album a mix of aggressive rap, melodic records and Latin-influenced sounds.

Several songs had already built an audience before the album arrived. “FEFE,” “BEBE,” “STOOPID” and “TATI” helped bring listeners to the project, while “MAMA” attracted attention for its combination of Nicki Minaj and Kanye West. Years later, those records remain closely associated with 6ix9ine’s 2018 run.

This Aswehiphop guide covers the original DUMMY BOY release, including its 13-song tracklist, guest appearances, popular records, album artwork and Billboard performance. You can also check Billboard’s 6ix9ine coverage for more of his chart history.

6ix9ine DUMMY BOY Album Information

DUMMY BOY Full Tracklist

The original DUMMY BOY album has 13 tracks, with most songs built around 6ix9ine’s loud delivery and energetic production. The guest appearances bring different styles into the mix, from Bobby Shmurda’s contribution on the opening track to Anuel AA’s Spanish-language performances on “BEBE” and “MALA.”

1. STOOPID (feat. Bobby Shmurda)
2. FEFE (feat. Nicki Minaj & Murda Beatz)
3. TIC TOC (feat. Lil Baby)
4. KIKA (feat. Tory Lanez)
5. MAMA (feat. Nicki Minaj & Kanye West)
6. WAKA (feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie)
7. BEBE (feat. Anuel AA)
8. MALA (feat. Anuel AA)
9. KANGA (feat. Kanye West)
10. FEEFA (feat. Gunna)
11. TATI (feat. DJ SpinKing)
12. WONDO
13. DUMMY (feat. TrifeDrew)

The Songs That Put DUMMY BOY on the Map

FEFE (feat. Nicki Minaj & Murda Beatz)

“FEFE” was already a major hit before DUMMY BOY came out. The song pairs 6ix9ine with Nicki Minaj over production from Murda Beatz, giving the record a catchy hook and a collaboration that attracted attention well beyond 6ix9ine’s existing fan base. Its commercial performance helped build anticipation for the album, and it remains one of the best-known songs in his catalogue.

MAMA (feat. Kanye West & Nicki Minaj)

Bringing Kanye West and Nicki Minaj together on one track gave “MAMA” plenty of attention. The two artists bring different styles to the record, making it one of the album’s most talked-about collaborations. For listeners who followed the guest appearances as closely as 6ix9ine’s own performances, this was one of the major tracks to hear.

STOOPID (feat. Bobby Shmurda)

“STOOPID” opens the album with the kind of high-energy delivery many listeners expected from 6ix9ine at the time. The appearance from Bobby Shmurda made the record even more noticeable, especially for fans who had followed Bobby’s career and were waiting to hear him on new music. It is one of the album’s harder, more aggressive moments.

BEBE (feat. Anuel AA)

“BEBE” takes a different route from the album’s louder street records. Featuring Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA, the song leans into Spanish-language vocals and a Latin-influenced sound. It became one of the project’s most recognisable international hits and helped show how far 6ix9ine’s audience could reach beyond English-language rap.

KANGA (feat. Kanye West)

“KANGA” is another Kanye West appearance, although it has a very different feel from “MAMA.” The track keeps the energy high and gives Kanye a place on one of the album’s more aggressive records. It is also worth noting that Kanye is the credited guest on “KANGA,” while Gunna appears on “FEEFA.”

DUMMY BOY Album Cover

The DUMMY BOY artwork uses the bright colours and rainbow imagery that became a major part of 6ix9ine’s public image during this period. It is hard to separate the cover from the rapper’s look at the time: colourful hair, bold visuals and a style designed to stand out immediately. The artwork fits the loud personality that surrounded the album’s release.

How DUMMY BOY Performed on the Billboard 200

DUMMY BOY debuted at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200, earning approximately 66,000 equivalent album units in its first week. Around 10,000 of those units came from traditional album sales. The project had only three days of sales activity in that tracking week because it was released on November 27, rather than its originally planned November 23 date.

One detail worth getting right: the album did not later move to No. 1. It remained at No. 2 as its highest position, with Travis Scott’s Astroworld holding the top spot during its debut week. Even so, the chart result made DUMMY BOY 6ix9ine’s highest-charting album on the Billboard 200.

The album later received Platinum certification from the RIAA, marking more than one million units in the United States when sales and equivalent units are counted. The performance of singles such as “FEFE” and “BEBE” helped keep the project in the conversation after its release.

Who Appears on DUMMY BOY?

The guest list is one of the main reasons DUMMY BOY drew so much attention. 6ix9ine brought in artists with very different sounds, giving the short album a wide range of collaborations.

• Bobby Shmurda
• Nicki Minaj
• Murda Beatz
• Lil Baby
• Tory Lanez
• Kanye West
• A Boogie wit da Hoodie
• Anuel AA
• Gunna
• DJ SpinKing
• TrifeDrew

Listen to DUMMY BOY

You can stream the original 13-track version of DUMMY BOY on Spotify. The album includes “STOOPID,” “FEFE,” “TIC TOC,” “MAMA,” “BEBE” and all the other tracks listed above.

More Hip-Hop Album Guides

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• Tyla – A*POP Album Review
• T.I. – Kill the King Album Review
• Lil Wayne – Tha Carter V Album Guide

DUMMY BOY arrived during a chaotic chapter of 6ix9ine’s career, but the music still gave listeners plenty to talk about. Between the major guest appearances and singles that had already taken off, the album became one of the most visible rap releases of late 2018. Its No. 2 Billboard debut and Platinum certification remain major milestones in the rapper’s discography.