6ix9ine became widely known in late 2017 after the release of his debut single, "Gummo", which was a sleeper hit. He subsequently released the mixtape Day69 (2018), which was supported by the singles "Kooda", "Keke", and "Gotti", all of which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. "Fefe", featuring Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz, the lead single from his debut album Dummy Boy (2018), became 6ix9ine's most successful single, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite negative critical reception, Dummy Boy was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His first single since his release from prison, "Gooba", was released alongside a music video and broke the record for the most-viewed online hip hop video in the first 24 hours.