Philadelphia battle rapper Tech 9 has passed away. Fellow Philly rapper Buttah From The Block confirmed the news via Facebook on Sunday (March 24).
“Aw man it hurts me to be saying this right now and after speaking to your dad this even harder to process,” he wrote. “Philadelphia and the battle rap culture all took a loss with this one. He was a pioneer, gentleman, great father, entrepreneur, enthusiast and philanthropist.
“With deep hurt and sorrow I say we will miss u and love u bro. Tell Spittage We gon hold it down bro. S.P.I.T.T.A.G.E. YALL MVFKAS BETTER GET IT RIGHT WAYNE A.V…REST IN PEACE TO MY BROTHER #TECH9 @therealtech9.”
Born Akeem Mickens, Tech 9 — not to be confused with Strange Music’s Tech N9ne — was a highly regarded icon in the battle rap world. For over a decade, he competed in dozens of battles, quickly establishing himself as a powerful force on the mic.
As of publication time, Tech 9’s cause of death hasn’t been revealed.
Several of his peers shared their grief on social media. From Kendrick Lamar and Tech N9ne to Lupe Fiasco and Lloyd Banks, there was no shortage of condolences pouring out for the late MC.
Check out the reactions below.
He must have had dirt on Hillary Clinton, and got “suicided”.
He should’ve made better choices. Sad but true. RIP or whatever
“RIP or whatever”?? Lol you think your something man. What a lame. Talking about making better choices lmfao what a clown.
He passed while in his sleep, apparently from sleep apnea. Don’t know what “better choices” you’re referring to
Eh truth hurts people die because they refuse to make healthy choices…rest in peace but people should learn from this shit..had a grandfather who was very overweight died with legs full of fluid and a heart full of fluid congestive heart failure caused by well you guessed it being 300+ lbs a majority of his life people should learn from this like i did my experience instead of saying OMG he was PERFECT
You sound stupid! What better choice could he have made?
I wish that I could kill you. Dead serious…
I’m going to kill you, crucify you and bathe in your blood. Your crucifixion date awaits Djf… You will bloody and burning in hell and you will be Satan’s slave as you hang from tour cross.
Damn, I thought they were talking about the KC homie when I first saw this.
Well not one of my favourites, he had some really funny moments. RIP.
Fuck man…he was carving out a nice spot with champion. RIP..
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