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Lloyd Banks and Lupe Fiasco are just two of the names that paid tribute to the rapper.
Legendary combat rapper Tech 9 is dead, according to reports.
Although the cause of his death is not yet known, Premier Battles posted on Twitter: "We are very sad to hear Philly and the legend of the tech 9 fight rap is dead.
"His work both in the stands and as co-host on Champion has propelled this strange little scene on which we are all separated every day. Battle rap lost a good one! Thoughts and prayers accompany his family.
We are very sad to learn that Philly and the rap legend, Tech 9, have died. His work both in the stands and as co-host Champion has pushed this strange little scene which we are all separated every day. Battle rap lost a good one! Thoughts and prayers accompany his family pic.twitter.com/jJ50f7RjcW
– First Battles (@FirstBattle) March 25, 2019
Born in Akeem Mickens, Tech 9 has been a staple of the battle rap community for over 10 years. Co-host of Champion, he fought some of the biggest MCs of the sport, including T-Rex, Arsenal and Rich Dolarz, as part of Smack's Ultimate Rap League.
The details of the number of victims reported by Tech 9 have not yet been made public. NME will provide updates when more information is released.
Paying homage on Twitter, Lloyd Banks of G-Unit wrote: "Rest in peace on the Philadelphia legend, Tech 9", while Joe Budden tweeted: "This is not the news I wanted to wake up … . smmfh. "
Lupe Fiasco also wrote: "Rip Tech 9 … one of the most entertaining battle rappers. Condolences to his family and friends. May God have mercy on his soul. "
Rest In Peace at Philadelphia Legend, Tech 9
– Lloydbanks (@Lloydbanks) March 25, 2019
Rip Tech 9 … one of the most entertaining fighting rappers.
Condolences to his family and friends.
May God have mercy on his soul.
– "DROGAS WAVE" IN THE COURSE OF PLAY (@LupeFiasco) March 25, 2019
Nah not tech 9. Nope Nope Nope.
– IG: Mickey.Factz (@MickeyFactz) March 25, 2019
No tech 9 …. Please !!!! Someone says something good to me
– King Los (@iamKingLos) March 25, 2019
Not the news that I wanted to wake up to …. smmfh
– Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) March 25, 2019
Rest In Peace Tech 9 one of the funniest and most illustrious fighting rappers I've seen
– ZXLTRXN (@denzelcurry) March 25, 2019
From the whole KOTD family,
Our prayers and our deepest condolences go out to Tech 9's family and friends.
He was a pioneer, a legend and a true champion # RIPTECH9 ?❤️
– The king of the point (@KingOfTheDot) March 25, 2019
Battle rap icon Hitman Holla tweeted, "Opened this app to that ?? Wtf ?? Damn, it hurts to tweet … RiP @ Therealtech9 … we lost a good nigga man … what hurt us … man bading! "
John John Da Don wrote: "I did not cry when MJ, Biggie or PAC died … but TECH?"
I did not cry when MJ, Biggie or PAC died … but TECH? ?????
– RIP TECH 9 ??? (@JohnJohnDaDon) March 25, 2019
Open this app to this? Wtf ?? Damn it bad to tweet .. RiP @ Therealtech9 .. we lost a good man nigga .. this hurt fr .. damn man!
– # BallGame✌ (@HitmanHolla) March 25, 2019
Nahhhhh not tech
– Horrih Shotty (@ShottyHorroh) March 25, 2019
Short of words … Tear @ Therealtech9 pic.twitter.com/Pyv9F52B1k
– CAVEGANG???♂️ (@TheRealTayRoc) March 25, 2019
When I started watching battles, I came out of the "Philly Movement" and saw my boy shine. He did not have to be the most lyrical or the hardest, but his skills were unmatched
it's a king R.I.P difficult T a capital– The ? (@TOPBIZZY) March 25, 2019
– THE GRIM REAPER (@NUJERZEYTWORK) March 25, 2019
Th3 Saga paid tribute by writing: "I write this with tears in my eyes and total disbelief in my heart … .. – RIP @ therealtech9 his son and his great man – YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A CHAMPION WITH US. "
I write this with tears in my eyes and a total disbelief in my heart … ..??????
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TEAR @ therealtech9 ??
Not just a legendary drummer and a colorful badyst, but a loving father for his daughters, a son and a great man
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YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A CHAMPION TO US pic.twitter.com/3opUxlCg46– RIP TECH 9 (@ Th3Saga) March 25, 2019
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