6ix9ine says he is not a snitch or a mouse because gang members have betrayed him

Tekashi 6ix9ine DOES NOT believe that what he did in court to save his own skin was a plea … and he expounded his argument on Thursday on “TMZ Live”.

As you know, Tekashi became the main witness in his 2018 RICO case by testifying against his gang mates … which resulted in their conviction.

Tekashi argues that it all comes down to loyalty – or lack thereof. He makes a decent point about fighting with almost all from coast to coast and, ultimately, being targeted by his own crew in what amounted to a frightening assault.

You will remember … Tekashi was kidnapped by his own security team in the summer of 2018 – part of which was captured on dashcam video and surveillance footage. He was taken for a walk around the block, where he was threatened with a gun, and ordered to shell out money and jewelry he had in his New York apartment … an exchange made by his then GF.

Given this, 6ix9ine explains that he owes nothing to these guys … and even suggests that what he did was wise. The Nine Trey Bloods almost certainly feel differently.

Of course, we also had to ask how he is doing today and whether he fears for his life now that he has been labeled a traitor by a violent gang. The fact is … Tekashi was looking over his shoulder when the matter was raised … but not for the reason you think.