I'm OK. My condolences go out to the battle rapper, Tech 9," rapper Tech N9ne said in a video The death of Tech 9, aka Akeem Mickens, caused much sadness for those who knew him and also led to ...

Fans — and even family members — of Kansas City, Mo.-based rapper Tech N9ne (real name Aaron Dontez Yates) were momentarily confused by the news. Tech N9ne shared a video clarifying that he is ...

Tech N9ne’s story is deeply woven into Kansas City’s vibrant music and community fabric. This list of stories outlines his journey from a local kid raised near 12th Street to building the ...