Tech N9ne: Pain and Punchlines

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Throwback Thursday (Originally aired: 4/21/25)This week, Bunnie sits down with hip-hop icon Tech N9ne to go deep into his life and legacy. From growing up in a religious household in the Wayne Minor projects to becoming one of the most successful independent artists of all time, Tech opens up about his roots. He shares stories about his mother’s epilepsy and schizophrenia, surviving an abusive stepfather, finding sobriety, and why he’s still smiling behind the mic decades into his career.They talk about everything from his signature rapid-fire flow to building a loyal fan base without ever going mainstream. Travis O’Guin, Tech’s longtime business partner and co-founder of Strange Music, joins the convo to share how they built their empire. Together, they reflect on making music that helps people, the kind of artists they believe in, and what’s coming next, including Tech’s upcoming album and audio series 5816 Forest, which chronicles his early life through 17 episodes.Watch Full Episodes & More: YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.