Tech N9ne: Biography in Details
Who is Tech N9ne?
Tech N9ne is a well-known American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. Strange Music was formed by him and his business partner Travis O’Guin.
He has also worked with labels such as RBC, JCOR/Interscope, Qwest, Prospective/A&M, and Warner Bros. He is the rapper who has sold over two million albums and has appeared in films, television shows, and video games.
Aaron has also received Left Field Woodie honors. He is also known for his roles in Vengeance, Big Money Restlas, and When I Was 17. His most recent album, Asin9ne, was released in 2021.
Tech N9ne: Parents, Age, Siblings
Aaron Dontez Yates, better known as Tech N9ne, was born on November 8, 1971, in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Aaron is of American nationality and of the Afro-American race. He was raised in a strict Christian household.
He was born to Carlton Cook, who worked in the Police Department (LAPD). His father was a bad man who abandoned him when he was young.
He was born to his mother, Maude Sue Yates-Kalifah, who died in June 2014 from epilepsy and lupus. He grew up in the Wayne Miner projects with his grandmother, uncles, and aunts.
When Tech N9ne was 12 years old, his mother married Abdul Hassan Khalifah, a Muslim gentleman, and he moved into a new house with them, as well as having two half-brothers, Hakim Khalifah and Kiraameen Khalifah, and one half-sister, Basimah Khalifah, who is a YouTube beauty vlogger.
He was immersed in music, trying to perfect his rhythm and gaining recognition as a dancer and rapper, which caused him to clash with his stepfather, who was never a fan of rap music. At the age of 17, he finally left home to live with his grandma.
Education, School, College
Tech N9ne was raised in a conservative Christian home and attended church multiple times a week, where he was introduced to religious music. He used to study Islam with his stepfather and sing gospel music with his mother at home.
He also attended Southwest High School for his official schooling. Aside from that, he has not disclosed his educational history or qualifications. He has also not disclosed what major he graduated in or whether he earned his university degree.
Tech N9ne: Professional life, Career
Beginning of Career
Living with his grandma gave Tech N9ne the freedom to follow his dream for the first time. He proceeded to dance and sing, drawing the notice of Tanya, who would eventually go on to become rapper Sole.
Tanya invited him to join her at a rap convention in New Orleans, which led to his first break. He joined ‘Black Mafia,’ a rap group created the same year, in late 1991, when he was just 20 years old.
In 1993, he relocated to Los Angeles with a group of artists that included Dynomack and Mark Hill. They were offered their first recording contract with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Unfortunately, it did not materialize, and they returned to Kansas City disappointed.
He contacted his boyhood buddy, Brian Dennis, and announced the formation of a new band named ‘Nnutthowze.’ The group eventually formed and performed a few gigs in their area before disbanding.
In 1995, he joined his third group, ’57th Street Rogue Dog Villians,’ which was established the same year, and enjoyed brief popularity with tracks such as ‘It’s On Now’ and ‘Let’s Get Fucked Up.’ Later that year, the band issued their debut album, ‘My Dogs for Life’.
Tech N9ne joined Qwest Records in 1997, prepping for his debut album, ‘Be Warned.’ But, after the record was finished, Qwest Records chose to put it on hold, leaving him in the lurch. He joined ‘The Regime’ and made his cinematic debut on the soundtrack for ‘Gang Related.’
His debut album, ‘The Calm Before the Storm,’ was published in 1999 by Midwestside Records. Travis O’Guin, an accomplished businessman attempting to get into the music industry, approached him in 1999 with an offer to build his own company. They co-founded ‘Strange Music’ on a profit-sharing basis.
Career from 2000 to present
His second studio album ‘The Worst,’ was released in 2000. Strange Music had signed a deal with JCOR Entertainment by then, and his third studio album, ‘Anghellic,’ was released in 2001. His fourth studio album ‘Absolute Power,’ was released in 2002.
He also began writing on his second studio album, ‘Everready (The Religion),’ in 2002. the first album in the ‘Collabos’ series Misery Loves Kompany,’ and his sixth studio album was released in 2007. He released his seventh studio album, ‘Killer,’ in 2008. In 2009, Aaron released two albums: ‘Sickology 101,’ his eighth studio album, the second in the ‘Collabos’ series, and ‘K.O.D.’
In 2010, Aaron only released one album, ‘The Gates Mixed Plate” and made his acting debut in ‘Big Money Rustlas.’ He published his eleventh and twelfth albums in 2011, ‘All 6’s and 7’s’ and ‘Welcome to Strangeland’.
His twelfth studio album, ‘Something Else,’ was also released in 2012. ‘Something Else’ was ultimately released in 2013, to critical praise. Tech N9ne began his “Independent Grind” tour in 2014, the same year he released his fourteenth studio album, ‘Strangeulation.’
Tech N9n9 had an appearance in the 2014 film Vengeance.’ He starred in two additional films the following year, ‘Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn‘ and ‘Alleluia! The Devil’s Carnival.’ In his sixth ‘Collabos’ album, he released two albums in 2015: ‘Special Effects’ and ‘Strangeulation Vol. II.’
Tech N9ne embarked on the ‘Independent Powerhouse Tour’ in the spring of 2016, supported by Strange members. Concurrently, he proceeded to record songs for his next studio album, ‘The Storm,’ which was published in 2016. He released his final two ‘Collabos’ series albums, ‘Dominion’ and ‘Strange Reign,’ in 2017. Planet, his most recent album, was published in 2018.
Awards and Nominations
Tech N9ne has contributed to the entertainment industry for a long time as a rapper and actor. He has also offered several popular songs to his admirers. He has won the following awards:
- BET Awards
- Leftfield Woodie Award
Tech N9ne: Social Media
Tech N9ne is a regular visitor on social networking sites. He is an avid and frequent Instagram user with the username @therealteachn9ne.Tech N9ne has 1.6 million Instagram followers and 7653 posts. He has posted several images of himself as well as videos connected to his music. Tech N9ne has also posted photographs of firms with whom he has collaborated. He even posted images and videos from his performance to his Instagram account.
Similarly, he joined Twitter in October 2008 under the handle @TechN9ne. On Twitter, he has over 571.6k followers and 19.5k tweets. He also has 3.5 million followers on Facebook under the name Tech N9ne. He has posted videos from his albums that have been released on his YouTube channel on Facebook. Tech N9ne also has his own YouTube channel, @TechN9ne, with 1.22 million subscribers. He also has a TikTok account under the name @therealteachn9ne, where he has 240.9k followers and 687.3K likes.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
When it comes to Tech N9ne, he stands at 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 72 kg. He also revealed his bodily measurements, which include a 43-inch chest, 14-inch biceps, and a 34-inch waist. Aaron has a muscular body since he is a fitness fanatic who enjoys maintaining his health and body in good form. On the outside, he had a black complexion, bald hair, and brown eyes. He also has a long beard on his face and he is usually seen wearing sunglasses.
Rumors, Controversies
Tech N9ne is a well-known American rapper who has avoided scandals and controversies. However, there were reports that Tech N9ne had died. Later, Tech N9ne confirmed that he was alive after being confused about the death of late fellow rapper Tech9. On Twitter, he also expressed his sympathies to the family of battle rapper Tech9. The individual who died’s true name is Akeem Mickens, and many people mistake his death for suicide.
Net Worth, An income of 2022
According to sources, Tech N9ne’s predicted net worth in 2022 is $16 million. His main source of income is his work as a rapper and vocalist. He also makes money through his YouTube channel and other endorsements and advertisements. Although he has disclosed his net worth, there is no information on his monthly pay. He has also not shared any of his property or assets.
Tech N9ne’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | November | Friday |
| 2025 | November | Saturday |
| 2026 | November | Sunday |
| 2027 | November | Monday |
| 2028 | November | Wednesday |