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Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne (pronounced "tech nine"), is an American rapper, songwriter, and singer. In 1999, he and business partner Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. He has sold over two million albums and his music has been featured in film, television, and interactive media. In 2009, he won the Left Field Woodie Award broadcast on mtvU. His stage name originated from the TEC-9 semi-automatic handgun, a name given to him by rapper Black Walt due to his fast-rhyming chopper style. Yates later applied a deeper meaning to the name, stating that it stands for the complete technique of rhyme, with "tech" meaning technique and "nine" representing the number of completion.

Quick facts about Tech N9ne

  • Full name: Tech N9ne
  • Born: 1971-11-08
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q359303

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Who is Tech N9ne?

Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne (pronounced "tech nine"), is an American rapper, songwriter, and singer.

What nationality is Tech N9ne?

Tech N9ne is United States.

When was Tech N9ne born?

Tech N9ne was born on 1971-11-08.

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