Tech N9ne Honors Battle Rapper Tech 9, Many More Celebs Chime In

Kansas City rapper and indie label owner, Tech N9ne took to social media today to let all his family and friends know that he is alive and well.

Just last night, another rapper with a similar moniker transitioned and cause an uproar. Many scrambled trying to place which emcee was in memorial. Tech N9ne, 47, is from Kansas City and founded the mid-west label, Strange Music, dropping content that proved to be the soundtrack for various films, video games, and television shows. The junior Tech, 32, is from Philadelphia and was from that class of battle rappers that easily transitioned from street rhyming to the digital YouTube age. Most unique about Tech 9, the battler, is that he understood the expansive reach of the emerging industry of battle rap.

With his vision, he aligned himself with popular rap blogger Jay Blac and created the Champion series. A platform that provides commentary on battles and live events, they to distinguish themselves from the pack by hosting their show in a slick professional talk show style, implementing marketing and production techniques used on networks like ESPN and TNT and combined the passion of Stephen A. Smith, the comedy of Shaquille O’Neal and the energy & beloved-ness of Gene Okerlund.

The KC rapper gave a salute to the fallen soldier that shared the same name and also assured his fan base that he is ok.

Condolences to the great Tech 9. #Philly pic.twitter.com/RGj3NNJEvZ
— Tech N9ne (@TechN9ne) March 25, 2019

Many other celebrities chimed in with their condolences.

THEY SAY MY FACE DONT LOOK THE SAME WITH THE STOCK-
Condolences to the family of the late great Tech9 of philly. Rest well.
— Kendrick Lamar (@kendricklamar) March 25, 2019

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You held it down for Philly #restwelltech9 I’m tired of posting r.i.p…. 2019 we had some major losses! Prayers to ya family
A post shared by Meek Mill (@meekmill) on Mar 25, 2019 at 12:20pm PDT

The last time I saw my brother @therealtech9 , I was blessed with the opportunity to give him his flowers while he could still smell them. I thanked him for all of his contributions to the… https://t.co/ar5pMTdI7y
— Troy Mitchell (@SMACKWHITE) March 25, 2019

Unbelievable!
The battle rap community just loss Philly just loss
R.I.P @Therealtech9
He said he started battle rapping because he heard me
RNS Even thou the Higher Power doesn’t make mistakes
Da Bul gonna definitely be missed..
— Cassidy (@CASSIDY_LARSINY) March 25, 2019

Rest In Peace to the Philadelphia legend Tech 9
— Lloydbanks (@Lloydbanks) March 25, 2019

Than @SMACKWHITE gone have to cut the SHOWOFF! #RipTech pic.twitter.com/vwTbK9GNUb
— CAVEGANG (@TheRealTayRoc) March 25, 2019

Lost for words…. Rip @Therealtech9 pic.twitter.com/Pyv9F52B1k
— CAVEGANG (@TheRealTayRoc) March 25, 2019

Rip Tech 9…one of the most entertaining battle rappers.
Condolences to his family and friends.
May God have mercy on his soul.
— “DROGAS WAVE” NOW PLAYING (@LupeFiasco) March 25, 2019

Rest In Peace Tech 9 one of the funniest and illest battle rappers I’ve seen
— ZXLTRXN (@denzelcurry) March 25, 2019

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— TECH 9’s FAVORITE (@NUJERZEYTWORK) March 25, 2019

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Glad I was able to give u your roses while u was alive . Philly legend #tech9 shake my hand
A post shared by URL Princess (@nunu_nellz) on Mar 25, 2019 at 12:29pm PDT

I’m writing this with tears in my eyes & in total disbelief in my heart…..
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RIP @therealtech9
Not just a Legendary Battler & Colorful Analyst, but a loving father to his daughters, a son, and overall great man
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YOU WILL FOREVER BE A CHAMPION TO US pic.twitter.com/3opUxlCg46
— RIP TECH 9 (@Th3Saga) March 25, 2019

I didn’t cry when MJ, biggie or PAC died… but TECH?
— RIP TECH 9 (@JohnJohnDaDon) March 25, 2019

This Shit Really got me Fucked up smh
— Goodz Da Animal (@TheRealGoodz) March 25, 2019

RIP TECH9
You made this world a better place in every way. Love you. pic.twitter.com/ClOp8uXkzX
— RUIN YOUR DAY (@AvocadoIsGod) March 25, 2019

REIGN IN PARADISE @Therealtech9 pic.twitter.com/3g1opet8ho
— DEREZ / URLTV (@dereznow) March 25, 2019

Not tech 9 …. please !!!! Somebody tell me something good
— King Los (@iamKingLos) March 25, 2019

RIP @Therealtech9 pic.twitter.com/EICLqHKVi5
— #BallGame (@HitmanHolla) March 25, 2019

From the whole KOTD family,
Our prayers and deepest condolences go out to Tech 9’s family and friends.
He was a pioneer, a legend & a true champion #RIPTECH9
— King Of The Dot (@KingOfTheDot) March 25, 2019