Philadelphia battle rapper Tech 9 reportedly has died, according to friends of the artist. Tech 9, whose real name was Akhiym Mickens, was a pioneer of the battle rap scene, making a name for himself ...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhZLkloATxP/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Tech 9, born Akeem Mickens, and most famously known for being one of battle rap’s ...

Battle Rapper turned commentator and the culture’s version of Stephen A. Smith, Tech 9 transitioned over the weekend, leaving the entire culture mourning. One of the architects of modern battle rap, ...

Two months after his sudden passing on March 24, the cause of Philadelphia battle rap legend Tech 9's sudden death has reportedly been revealed. Confirming the rapper's death with XXL, Tech's friend, ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Rapper Tech N9ne offered condolences Monday to the family of longtime Philadelphia battle rapper Tech 9 in a video posted to Twitter. Buttah From Da Block, also a Philly battle ...

Battle rap extraordinaire Tech 9 died over the weekend, according to multiple reports. The Philadelphia lyricist, born Akeem Mickens, was considered a "battle rap legend and pioneer," fellow ...