Kendrick Lamar, Tech N9ne, and More Pay Respects to Dead Philly Battle Rapper Tech 9

There’s gonna be a lot of confusion this morning.

Tech 9 (@Therealtech9), a respected battle rapper, passed away.

Tech N9ne, founder of Strange Music, is still with us.

Hip-hop definitely lost someone dear today. Just want to be clear on who it was.

— William E. Ketchum III (@WEKetchum) March 25, 2019

Condolences to the great Tech 9. #Philly pic.twitter.com/RGj3NNJEvZ

— Tech N9ne (@TechN9ne) March 25, 2019

THEY SAY MY FACE DONT LOOK THE SAME WITH THE STOCK-

Condolences to the family of the late great Tech9 of philly. Rest well.

— Kendrick Lamar (@kendricklamar) March 25, 2019

Rest In Peace Tech 9 one of the funniest and illest battle rappers I’ve seen

— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) March 25, 2019

Can’t trust a nigga as far as you can throw ass nigga

Never invited but always wanna go ass nigga

- tech 9

— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) March 25, 2019

Rip Tech 9...one of the most entertaining battle rappers.

Condolences to his family and friends.

May God have mercy on his soul.

— “DRILL MUSIC IN ZION” Out Now! (@LupeFiasco) March 25, 2019

Rest Easy to A Philadelphia legend Tech 9 🙏🏾 love & respect to his family and friends. As a fan of the battle rap culture this is a major loss.

— Smoke DZA (@smokedza) March 25, 2019

Respect to Tech 9, his family, and Philly. Rest easy Champion

— Mike G (@GoMikeG) March 25, 2019

From the whole KOTD family,

Our prayers and deepest condolences go out to Tech 9’s family and friends.

He was a pioneer, a legend & a true champion #RIPTECH9 🙏❤️

— KOTD TV - #LLPS (@KingOfTheDot) March 25, 2019