Tech N9ne

Aaron Dontez Yates, better known by his stage name Tech N9ne, is a rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur from the United States. His stage moniker Tech N9ne was inspired by the TEC-9 semi-automatic weapon and was given to him by rapper Black Walt owing to his fast-rhyming Chopper style. He then added a deeper meaning to his name, stating that it represents the entire rhyme technique, with “tech” signifying the number of completed rhymes and “nine” signifying the number of completed rhymes. Over two million albums have been sold by him. His music can be heard in a variety of films, television shows, and video games. In 2009, he received the Left Field Woodie Award at the mtvU Woodie Awards.

On Instagram, he has over 894k followers.

What is Tech N9ne’s Net Worth?

Tech N9ne has main source of income is music. He made the most of his money in the music industry. He’s also done cinema and television work. He has sponsored a number of companies. In May 2018, he collaborated with Boulevard Brewing Company to make Bou Lou, a new beer. The beer was given the moniker Bou Lou in honor of his song “Caribou Lou.” In 2016, he narrated a Super Bowl commercial for Sporting KC and starred in a TV commercial for F.T.I. His net worth is projected to be $16 million as of 2019.

Tech N9ne
Photo: Tech N9ne (Source: The Salt Lake Tribune)

Tech N9ne Clarifies He Is Alive Following The Death Of Fellow Rapper Of The Same Name, Tech 9:

Tech 9 (born Akeem Mickens), a Philadelphia-based battle rapper, died on March 25, 2019, of an undisclosed natural cause. Buttah From Da Block, a rapper, reported Tech 9’s death on social media. Many well-known artists have sent their condolences to the family and friends of the battle rapper.

Several fans, on the other hand, mistook Tech 9’s death for that of Tech N9ne. Several admirers expressed their condolences to Tech N9ne’s death due to similar stage names. “Condolences to the great Tech 9,” tweeted Tech N9ne on Twitter.

“#IT’S ALIVE,” he captioned a video he posted on Instagram. “Sympathies to the battle rapper Tech 9. He’s been battling for years. I’ve witnessed many of his battles. Condolences to the family. My family is ringing my phone asking if I’m OK. I’m OK. My condolences go out to the battle rapper, Tech 9. Philly, stand up,” he said in the video.

Known For:

– Chopper style, which refers to his ability to rap quickly.

Early Life:

On November 8, 1971, Tech N9ne was born. Aaron Dontez Yates is his given name. Carlton Cook was his father, and Maude Sue Yates-Kalifah was his mother. In the United States, he was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He is an American citizen. Scorpio is his zodiac sign. Basimah Khalifah is his sister. He started rapping at a young age. When he was a child, his mother had epilepsy and lupus. It had an emotional impact on him and motivated him to “seek for God.” He and his best friend used to go exploring abandoned buildings in the hopes of catching a “ghost” and filming it.

He went to Kansas City’s Southwest High School.

Career:

He was a member of the Black Mafia gang. In 1991, the band was created.

After that, he became a member of the 57th Street Rogue Dog Villians. The group’s track, “Let’s Get Fucked Up,” was a hit.

In 1993, he signed with Perspective Records. He was a member of the Nnutthowze collective. They were dropped by their label, and their band disbanded.

He originally signed with Qwest Records, but later switched to JCOR Records.

Year of 1997, he joined the band The Regime.

In 1998, he appeared on the soundtrack for the film Gang Related.

In 1999, he was one of the artists included on the song “The Anthem.”

Year of 1999, he formed the Strange Music record label with Travis O’Guin.

In 1999, he published his first album, The Calm Before the Storm.

In 2000, he released The Worst, his second studio album.

Year 2001, JCOR Records released his studio album Angelic.

In a collaborative effort with Strange Music and M.S.C. Music & Entertainment, he published Absolute Power.

In 2006, he published the album Everready (The Religion).

He has 12 studio albums to his credit.

Killer (2008), K.O.D (2009), All 6’s and 7’s (2011), Something Else (2013), Special Effects (2015), The Storm (2016), and Planet (2016) are his other albums (2018).

He has eight studio albums in the Collabos series.

Misery Loves Kompany (2007), Sickology 101 (2009), The Gates Mixed Plate (2010), Welcome to Strangeland (2011), Strangeulation (2014), Strangeulation Vol. 1 (2014), and Strangeulation Vol. 2 (2014) are the titles. Strange Reign (2015), Dominion (2017), and II (2015) (2017).

His EPs include The Lost Scripts of K.O.D. (2010), Seepage (2010), E.B.A.H (2012), and Boiling Point (2013). (2012).

In December 2010, he released his first mixtape, Bad Season.

He appeared on Lil Wayne’s song “Interlude” off his ninth studio album The Carter IV.

Machine Gun Kelly’s debut studio album’s hit “Edge of Destruction” featured Tech N9ne.

In January 2014, he announced his “Independent Grind” tour. Freddie Gibbs, Krizz Kaliko, and Jarren Benton were among the performers on the tour.

Beginning in early April 2015, he embarked on a Special Effects tour. The tour included Murs, Chris Webby, Krizz Kaliko, Zuse, and King 810.

In June 2017, he received his first platinum record in 18 years for Caribou Lou.

Films:

Born 2 Race, Gang Related, Alpha Dog, Our Heroes: The 25 Best Black Sports Movies (Ever), and The Life of Lucky Cucumber are just a few of the films that use his music.

In 2009, his song “Let’s Go” was featured in a short online advertising film for AXE body spray.

He appears in the films Vengeance and Night of the Living Dead: Origins 3D as an actor.

In 2015, he appeared in the musical “Alleluia: The Devil’s Carnival.”

In 2015, he released “Shine” as part of the Jaco Pastorius documentary, Jaco.

Video Games:

Madden NFL 2006, The Crew, EA Sports MMA, 25 To Life, WWE 2K18, EA Sports UFC 3, and Midnight Club: Los Angeles all contain his music.

In 2009, he and label partner Krizz Kaliko starred in a promotional video for the video game Fight Night Round 4.

Television:

Dark Angel, I’m From Rolling Stone, My Super Sweet 16, The Hills, Spike Guys’ Choice Awards, and Warren The Ape were among the television shows that included his song.

In 2008, an episode of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew featured his song “Earthquake.”

The official theme song for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s 2010 Hardcore Justice pay-per-view was his song “Riot Maker.”

In 2012, he appeared in three episodes of the MTV game program Hip Hop Squares.

He’s appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and performed! in the year 2014

In 2014, he appeared on Wild n Out as the leader of the Black Team.

Inside the NBA’s “Tip-Off” for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals in May 2015 featured his song “Give It All” from the album Special Effects.

Is Tech N9ne Married Or Single?

Tech N9ne is currently single. He was formerly married to Lecoya LeJeune. In 1995, the two tied a knot together. They split up in 2005, ten years later. In 2015, he filed for divorce, and their separation was formalized in 2017. Before their divorce was finalized, they had been separated for 12 years. With his ex-wife, he has a daughter named Reign. Alyia, a daughter, and Dontez Yates, a son from a previous relationship, are his other children. Their mother’s identity is yet to be revealed. There is currently no more information about his personal life available.

What are Tech N9ne’s Body Measurements?

Tech N9ne is 5 feet and 7 inches tall, with a height of 1.7 meters. He weighs 159 pounds, or 72 kilograms. He is of ordinary height and physique. Tech N9ne measures 43 inches across the chest, 14 inches across the biceps, and 34 inches around the waist. His eyes are dark brown, and his hair is black.

Quick Facts About Tech N9ne

Celebrated Name Tech N9ne
Age 49 Years
Nick Name Tech N9ne
Birth Name Aaron Dontez Yates
Birth Date 1971-11-08
Gender Male
Profession Rapper
Birth Nation USA
Nationality American
Place Of Birth Kansas City, Missouri
Ethnicity Black
Sisters Basimah Khalifah
Father Carlton Cook
Mother Maude Sue Yates-Kalifah
Marital Status Married
Spouse Lecoya LeJeune (Ex)
Children 3; Reign, Alyia, Dontez Yates
Height 1.7 m i.e. 5 feet and 7 inches
Weight 159 lbs or 72 kg
Net Worth $16 Million
Salary Will Add Soon
Source of Wealth Music Career
High School Southwest High School
Death Date March 24 2019
Cause Of Death Overdosing on diphenhydramine
Horoscope Scorpio
Body Type Average
Chest Size 43 inches
Bicep Size 14 inches
Waist Size 34 inches
Eye Color Dark Brown
Hair Color Black
Genre Hip hop, Rap rock, Hardcore rap, Chopper
Famous For His speed rap abilities called Chopper style