Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971), better known as Tech N9ne (pronounced "Tech Nine"), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. In 1999, he and business partner Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. He has sold over two million albums and has had his music featured in film, television, and video games. In 2009, he won the Left Field Woodie award at the mtvU Woodie Awards. 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, claiming that it stands for the complete technique of rhyme, with "tech" meaning technique and "nine" representing the number of completion.
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2022
2022
2022
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2010
2010
2010
2010
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2004
2004
2004
2004
2003
2003
2003
2003
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2001
2001
2001
2001
2001
2001
2000
2000
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1997
1996
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne has released 500+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Yoda, Damnation, Back Den. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Tech N9ne's most popular tracks include Caribou Lou, Face Off, Like Yeah, I'm A Playa, Imma Tell. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971), better known as Tech N9ne (pronounced "Tech Nine"), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. In 1999, he and business pa... Read the full biography on this page.
You can find Tech N9ne vinyl records and merchandise on eBay. We feature a curated selection of vinyl releases and collectibles available for purchase.
View All Similar Artists
Follow Tech N9ne
