DJ Akademiks is showing love to his longtime friend, Tekashi 6ix9ine, for sticking by him after the streamer faced heavy backlash after getting caught up in an alleged child grooming scandal.

6ix9ine was in quite the celebratory mood on Instagram Monday evening. The 28-year-old rapper posted a video of himself, accompanied by two women, who helped him cut off his ankle monitor.

Tekashi 6ix9ine isn't completely out of the court's crosshairs ... but he is much less restricted than he was yesterday -- and he didn't waste the chance to celebrate!!! 🍾 On Monday, the ...

The 28-year-old rhymer drinks the yellow liquid from a bottle then someone off camera throws him a black wig with the rainbow-colored braids that have become synonymous with his brand.