“When I was signed to Quincy Jones before I went independent, he told me to rap what you know, and people will forever feel you. And I stuck to that, no matter how many people called me a devil worshiper, no matter how many people call me a cult leader. I stuck with rapping about what I know.”

American rapper, songwriter, and singer

Tech N9ne, born Aaron Dontez Yates, is an American rapper, songwriter, and singer. He became active in the late 20th century and is also known as a co-founder of the independent label Strange Music, which he started with Travis O'Guin in 1999. He has sold more than two million albums, and his music has appeared in film, television, and interactive media. In 2009, he received the Left Field Woodie Award on mtvU.