Who is Tech 9 battle rapper?

Akeem Mickens
Born Akeem Mickens, Tech 9, not to be confused with Strange Music’s Tech N9ne, was a staple in the battle rap community for well over 10 years. A co-host of Champion, he’s battled some of the sport’s elite MCs, including T-Rex, Arsenal and Rich Dolarz as part of Smack’s Ultimate Rap League.

Are there two rappers named Tech 9?

Tech N9ne wants everyone to know he’s OK after fellow rapper Tech 9 dies. Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne had to assure the hip-hop community – and even his own family – he was still alive Monday after a rapper with a similar name, Tech 9, died over the weekend, provoking widespread confusion.

What did Tech 9 go to jail for?

Battle rapper Tech 9 was reportedly facing charges for child porn and sexual assault at the time of his death. The rapper, real name Akhiym Mickens, was arrested on January 5 in Philadelphia and charged with possession of child pornography, indecent assault, indecent exposure and corruption of minors.

What happened to the battle rapper Tech 9?

Two months after his death, a coroner’s report released this week revealed rapper Tech 9’s cause of death. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office determined that Tech 9, whose real name is Akhiym Mickens, died from an overdose of a common ingredient in over-the-counter medicines, according to Philadelphia magazine.

How old is Tech 9?

50 years (November 8, 1971)Tech N9ne / Age

Who all left Strange Music?

Former artists

Artist Year signed Year left
Jay Rock 2010 2014
Brotha Lynch Hung 2009 2015
Rittz 2012 2017
MURS 2014 2019

Where is Tech n9nes house?

Strange Music, Inc. Tech N9ne went from struggling to find a label, to owning the most successful independent record label in the world. This complex in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, is the house that Strange built. Founded by Tech and partner Travis O’Guin, the label will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2019.