Tech N9ne has become one of hip hop's biggest live acts, a reputation he prides himself on. So the Kansas City rapper did not take kindly to a recent 'L.A. Times' review of the Southern California 'Paid Dues' show, where the writer said, "It appeared that N9ne was lip-syncing."Well, at the Rock the Bells press conference last night, N9ne had some strong words for the writer, Jeff Weiss. "I do what I do for the love of my three children, they're the biggest tech N9ne fans I know," he said. "All my life I have put all my energy into doing a wonderful show, a hardcore show, I push until I lose my voice. And I say every word and for somebody to say, 'He appeared to be lip-syncing because it sounded so clear.' To me, if I'm trying to use Paid Dues as a vehicle get on Rock the Bells he would've ruined it, which would in turn would've ruined money I make for my children, which makes me really, really upset. I'm out here to impress people, to get to the other plateau. This is the other plateau, thank god I made after somebody said something stupid about me that a lot of people knew was bulls--- because something like that, I take it personally."
But a very upset N9ne wasn't done. "When it comes to Tech N9ne you say s--- that you know. And what he said was speculation: 'It appeared that he was lip-syncing.' No, you can't say Tech N9ne and Milli Vanilli in the same sentence," N9ne said. "I can't sell out all these shows and people keep coming back if I was just cheating them with lip-syncing. So to Jeff Weiss, no I didn't appreciate it and I don't appreciate it. Tech N9ne works very hard. So hopefully he'll come to another show and he'll give me a f---ing apology because I deserve it."
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Reader Comments(1 of 2)
kbslicky2kat 4-12-2009
I guess I'm the only tech n9ne fan here...you may not agree with his lyrics, but he has the right to say what he wants just as much as you have the right to disagree with him...i am by no means condoning some of the things he says, but to immedieatly label something as bad because it has a few words you disagree with, in my opinion, is wrong.
xxtoolesbabexxat 4-12-2009
"...if I'm trying to use Paid Dues as a vehicle get on Rock the Bells he would've ruined it, which would in turn would've ruined money I make for my children"
He did say he is doing this to make money for his children!
Jason the Greatat 4-12-2009
kbslicky2k, It sounds like you're the pot calling the kettle black...
Veeat 4-12-2009
please ppl take care of your own lives and get good with whatever divine being you believe in...you judge someone else and then you too will be judged by the same standards...for all those pious ppl out there...TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT YOURSELVES first...you got to make it right within your own lives and not "worry" about someone else's moral integrity...i am not a Tech N9ne fan don't know who he is...but those ppl who hate him don't have to buy his music and most definitely can change the station on radio or just turn the damn thing off...That's all i've got to say...live and let live ppl
crazii sheaat 4-12-2009
OK so here we go .. Im gonna say this now .. ive liked tech for a while...he def does not lip synch (ive been to a few shows) as for his music Yeah its more hardcore.. but I love it . He does deserve an apoligy from the critic, anyone who busts there ass and preforms ... then gets dissed cuz the musican is too clear sounding lol.Maybe hes gota good sound man .. ever think of that ?
Muffinat 4-12-2009
Try rapping to Tech's raps, im 100% you cant rap half as good as him. He's one of the clearest, fastest rappers alive! That takes skill.
Being called bitch isnt that bad. Honestly, I live with a brother who loves to rap. Bitch is just another name.
Techh N9ne
tbone8270at 4-12-2009
WORD
lbhsny54at 4-12-2009
Wonderfull rebuttal keep kicking Ass even if this 72yr old hasn't heard you sing. I appreciate the tude to let some moron know where to Go Go.
larry K
LiCat 4-12-2009
lmfao are you people serious? Perhaps his choice of music isn't your cup of tea but don't denigrate him because you're not a fan. if you could do what he does, you'd be rich now. You're not. You're just some loser online venting in petty jealousy because this man succeeded where you failed. In life. Move along now, you're ire at a genre of music is obviously just a front for your barely restrained racism. You people are disgusting.
kinkyabcsat 4-12-2009
LOLOLOLOL i think a lot of you are jealous of his talents...for one tech is one of the NICEST people i've ever met. 2. NOT all of his songs are about "bitches", cussing, and violence..and he's got a lot of talent, go back to your minimum wage job and shut it :D kthnxbi now :)
juicykandikayneat 4-13-2009
People amazing me on how they can comment on how individuals rear their children. You associate his profession with his homelife, that's like someone judging your parenting skills with your job--you can distinguish between the two. Tech N9ne was stating that he would be upset if anyone disturbed his ability to bring forth income,--and you would be as well---so lets not judge....
ninjaat 4-13-2009
all of those who are sayin techs a joke, and hes nothing, and hes a bad influence... its music you idiots, music aside of his kids, you're all dumb, tech is the best out there, no doubt
ninjaat 4-13-2009
more legit??
hes from the underground you dumbass
myonliiwunxoat 4-16-2009
rlbrooks726 .. are u like a fucking retard or something .. can u not read? .. see its retarded ppl like u .. who say stupid shit without reading the entire story .. way to make urself look like a complete retard .. he in fact did say that he does this to make money for his children
DIRECT QUOTE:
"which would in turn would've ruined money I make for my children, which makes me really, really upset." -Tech N9ne
and to all of u ppl saying his lyrics are wrong and disturbing .. dont fucking listen to it then .. no one is sitting there with a gun forcing u to listen to it .. i fucking hate country music but ur not going to see me listening to it just so i can complain about it later .. god people need to really need to start getting lives .. for real
Da Illestat 6-21-2009
Smh for those of you who made the comments aobut his fans not graduating, being on welfare, and being black maybe you should have some knowledge of the subject before you comment. The majority of Tech Nine's fans are WHITE. And Butch your definition of a musician fits Tech Nine and alot of other rappers because they PERFORM MUSIC, AND SOME OF THEM COMPOSE THE MUSIC THEY PERFORM ALSO. I swear there is nothing but ignorant bitterness on these boards.