Tech 9 passed away over the weekend. This morning, it was reported that legendary battle rapper Tech 9 had passed away this weekend. The Philadelphia spitter, not to be confused with Tech N9ne, was well-respected in the battle rap community, transitioning over the years to a commentary spot with Ultimate Rap League. Members of the hip-hop community are genuinely shook …

RIP Tech 9. The battle rap community lost a good one over the weekend. Philadelphia spitter Tech 9, not to be confused with Tech N9ne, passed away according to The Source. He had been one of the most well-known personalities in battle rap, transitioning over to commentary in the last few years. Tech 9, whose real name was Akeem Mickens, used to …