Meet the kids that brought controversial U.S. rapper 6ix9ine to Kampala

That's about Shs373,000 to each kid. The video he shared on Instagram shows that he gave money to 27 kids. But it's an edited video so he could have given more than that.

The rapper, who also goes by Tekashi69, never shies away from showing off his cash or giving it away despite reports that he is in debt.

In 2022, he gave a Mexican family $50,000 (about Shs187 million) in cash.

The 26-year-old, who testified against former gang members in 2019 and would be expected to keep a low profile, has maintained a flashy lifestyle.

His social media account is filled with bright photos where he poses with cash, strippers, Hermes Birkin bags, and expensive cars. He also has pictures posing on private jets.

The rapper flew into Kampala on Wednesday evening to shoot a video with Hypers Kids Africa, a group of talented young kids with skills in dancing, acrobatics, music, and football.

He hired the kids to feature in the video of his song titled Wapae. He flew in on Wednesday evening and left on the same day. The video was shot in Makindye, a Kampala suburb.

According to one Eddie who works with Hypers Kids Africa, 6ix9ine contacted them via Instagram. Their Instagram page has over 783k followers. They are usually dancing to South American music.

He said they'll be paid for the video though he declined to reveal the amount he'll pony up.