Tech N9ne

About Tech N9ne

He is an American rapper who is best known for his 2002 album Absolute Power. He was born Aaron Yates. He was also a featured musician on Lil Wayne's "Interlude" single.

Aaron Dontez Yates, known as Tech N9ne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor and businessman. In 1999, he and his business partner Travis O'Guin founded Strange Music. He has sold over two million albums and featured his music in movies, TV shows and video games. In 2009, he won the Left Field Woodie Award at the mtvU Woodie Awards. Its stage name is derived from the TEC-9 semi-automatic pistol, named for it by rapper Black Walt for its fast-paced chopper style. Yates then applies a deeper meaning to the name, claiming that it represents the complete rhyme technique, with the technique meaning "tech" and "nine" representing the complete number.

Associated acts	The Regime, Big Scoob, Brotha Lynch Hung, Chino XL, Hopsin, Jay Rock, Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Slipknot, ¡Mayday, Stevie Stone, Twista, NF
Labels	Strange, RBC, Interscope, Qwest, Perspective A&M, Warner Bros.
Genres	Hip hop, rap rock, hardcore rap, horrorcore, chopper
Birth name	Aaron Dontez Yates
Born	November 8, 1971, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Years active	1991–present
Occupation(s)	Rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, actor, entrepreneur
Instruments	Vocals

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Tech N9ne before fame

As a child, he was fascinated by the occult and would frequently go in quest of ghosts.

Achievement of Tech N9ne

In 1999, he co-founded the Strange Music label. His stage moniker is derived from the name of a semi-automatic handgun he received as a gift from rapper Black Walt, the TEC-P.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$16 Million

Tech N9ne family life

Alyia, Reign, and Dontez are his three children.

Associations of Tech N9ne

He was featured in Sway & King Tech's song "The Anthem" from 1999, which also featured Eminem.

Tech N9ne Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	170 cm
Eye Color	N/A
Hair Color	N/A

Facts about Tech N9ne

• When he was a kid he was interested in ghosts. Tech N9ne even hoped to take a picture of one and that is why he and his school friend tried to find a deserted building where ghosts could be found.
• What mental disorders did Aaronu2019s mother have?
She suffered from epilepsy. More than that, she had a disease of immune system.
• In what movies has Aaron taken part?
In the number of films such works as u2018Alleluia! The Devilu0027s Carnivalu2019, u2018Das Busu2019 and u2018Letter to the Presidentu2019 are included.
• What was the latest project of the performer?
It is an album which has been recently released. It is titled u2018Strange Reignu2019.
• Tech N9ne has collaborated with The Regime, Twista and Kutt.
• Tech N9neu0027s texts were used for the computer game u2018Madden NFL 2006u2019.
• What awards has he been given?
In 2009 he got u2018MTVU Music Awardsu2019.
• In the cast of what groups did he start his performing?
The bands were called u2018Black Mafiau2019 and u201857th Street Rogue Dog Villiansu2019.