Here's Why Tech N9ne Won't Sign Hopsin

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From our Facebook Live Stream featuring Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, & Rittz from Strange Music.

[@flyingpowerlogitech]

Tech wanted to sign Hopsin a couple of years ago and was turned down.

[@trentarcuri7662]

Glenn this deserves to be the top comment

[@joseluna1738]

Glenn bc the dude had his own label already wtf

[@codygoodson]

and how did that work out for hop

[@trentarcuri7662]

Cody Goodson hop is doing just fine.

[@codygoodson]

+Trent Arcuri be better off with tech

[@Supportacct]

It's too bad the audio was recorded in someones bathroom

[@PizzaRatJC]

Audio issues happen. It ain't like they can re-do the whole thing.

[@raycordova112]

Everyone starts from somewhere. Fuck you

[@matthall7359]

@@raycordova112 for 100 bucks you can get 2 mics with way better quality than this it looks like theyre recording off the laptop mic, how the fuck are you interviewing a major artist like this? Unprofessional as fuck.

[@vetonrecica5558]

Hey,that's my bathroom you're talking to.

[@raycordova112]

Fuck all yall punk bitches!

[@kailordthemc]

Cats forget Tech is like 40 years old he's got wisdom on top of experience.

[@HideyoshiNeos]

Hell yea

[@QuaytonManning]

He's the Midwest E-40

[@akuma2731]

Damn He's 40? I've been listening too him for awhile, and he doesn't look at his age.

[@lotrain84]

E-40 is another rapper.

[@krinun-kani713]

👌

[@Thedreamer20015]

lol tech is honestly such a normal guy ahaha like I hate that he won't sign any of them but he makes a lot of sense speaking on this

[@adeep187]

I wouldn't use the word "Normal" but Rational.

[@maggiemay990]

Ian Cassady 9

[@IPlayVideoGames]

Hopsin turned Strange down. They kept it private, but The Jokerr made it public. Go listen to The Maestro.

[@theboatmaster8801]

Ian Cassady he should sign all of them

[@rent2242]

Sounded like he low key really wanted to sign Jarren lol. He kept bringing him up

[@yave1]

Hopsin doesn't seem like the type of artist who would sign to someone else anyway. He built his own fanbase... he produces his own music... he's the epitome of the new generation "do it all yourself" artist. I don't see why he'd even consider signing to someone else.

[@agungpratama6772]

You’re right

[@robertespinoza9104]

That do it all yourself got him sitting by himself now lol..y'all some goofy heads fr

[@yave1]

@@robertespinoza9104 some artists prefer to create alone.

[@bongtoka69]

He’s good but he’s not Tech. Dude should have signed. 2024. Look at the dude now and look at strange music. Still millionaires.

[@ginosigler3222]

man hopsin is a great artist and when ill mind 8 came out kinda reminded me of what ice cube did back when he quit nwa

[@mr.badass9442]

NWA got FUCKED...........WITH NO VASILEAN!

[@milesmoralez2256]

That diss track was real tho lol

[@nikkiann7773]

That’s what I said the whole situation was like deja vu… Hopsin is cube and dizzy is eazy E …

[@uhsi530]

is that a black Jesus from adult swim bobble head on the table?

[@Planet_Drool]

Yea

[@trae7422]

Been Trill ya

[@zlewis357]

Been Trill Yahushuwa is his name

[@TKD187]

Been Trill lol I was thinking the same thing

[@ThaSkareflow]

Been Trill yes it is

[@xxWOLFSTORMxx]

our of all the people of FV, I feel bad for jarren the most. he's never really been on his own, his soundcloud doesn't have very many followers or views, and people talked all kinds of shit about him trying to do music inspired by his home town. I hope he gets his following back because he was completely fucked over by this beef.

[@alexgilfillan9527]

i agree, jarren easily was my favorite fv rapper. good luck to him

[@punkstarnet]

+Alex Gilfillan same

[@bryanmunoz3872]

+Alex Gilfillan for real. he had the best album dropped in my opinion with slow motion ep vol 1. every track was a banger

[@punkstarnet]

Futuristic will pick him up on wtf gang I call it lol

[@414ruckuslifeMKE]

Jarren sounds like he's yelling/whining through his nose when he raps. just like lil wayne.

[@CDDub96]

tech really rockin them lenseless 3d glasses. welcome back 2009

[@blackstardragon_]

Christian Wallace 😂😂😂🙏🙏🙏

[@SHIFTKICK]

I like Hopsin, but Hopsin dickriders would benefit a lot by watching this video. The difference in maturity between Hopsin and an older, more experienced Tech N9ne is SO evident.

[@smellycunt7058]

word

[@chrisnewsome7551]

You're so stupid, have you been to a tech n9ne concert? Hes constantly getting girls tanks off and acting like a completely idiot... sooo experienced

[@SHIFTKICK]

Chris N chill guy

[@alanbradington1617]

That Dame is a really good guy based off him being soft spoken. I guess all it takes to be a good guy is to be soft spoken. I guess signing shitty deals, mismanaging money, and starting things no one wants doesn't matter as long as you are soft spoken.

[@SHIFTKICK]

Alan Bradington Did anyone in this thread say anything about Dame being soft-spoken, or even about Dame at all? What are you talking about...

[@Adam-ps4nq]

my boy rittz posted up

[@moreat1146]

Lol homie just chillin

[@Bingbong1226]

Adam M he probably lit on some crown with a little nose candy just chillin😎

[@YourGrannysThong]

Instead of looking at the Hopsin situation in a monetary sense, he looked at it in a business sense. Tech didn’t make it this far and stay relevant this long by making bad business decisions. He looked at the big picture and realized there’s a good chance that signing Hopsin has a chance of driving a wedge between himself and the aforementioned artists. The artists he’s friends with and has profound respect for.

[@aries6663]

DX u ar officially my new hip hop news channel

[@hiphopdx]

Thank you, Mark! Welcome.

[@ecbrother1]

Honestly Hop don't need anyone. Just mentors

[@SLUahTT]

Yeah fr. he all good haha

[@frogskinshoelace]

He basically said "Hopsin is a kid. I would take Jaren Benton if it wouldnt piss off the Hop fans."

[@jamesgomez9845]

yup thats exactly what i heard

[@newera1400]

That's how YOU understood it.

[@saintpsycho4267]

SwizZz would go great with strange music well if he was more active SwizZz and Clever

[@frogskinshoelace]

Cee Ray no k

[@bluearpeggios]

+Cee Ray more of a bayliner kinda guy anyways

[@shkrsimpson44]

strange music is my favorite label. it was cool to get techs perspective on things. y'all check out that rittz album too, it's amazing.

[@23Redspecial]

+BLVKK_VNGXL truth.

[@TomEbbsjamasteroids]

It's Top of the Line because it's so good man. Rittz is my hero gah

[@DeshawnRawHoopla]

Tech N9ne Legend.

[@faizftw5530]

What is going on my ggggg

[@charismatic9467]

Ironic seeing as Hopsin would never sign to anyone including Tech. That's kind of his whole thing.

[@B1FREQUENCY]

That's REAL SHIT....That's Part of why I love seeing Tech9 come with that Straight Rawness....What Tech9 demonstrates by just being him....a Honorable and Respectful ....overall a humble Gentleman of High Class Standards....YO....ONE LOVE TO ALL STRANGE MUSIC/Artists

[@LightYwins]

Why is he wearing glasses with no lens?... whose man is this?

[@TOASTYEY]

yooooo lmaoo

[@omgitsfailmoosr9181]

TMFaster because when people have money... they don't give af

[@gonzothebeast4027]

TMFaster Those are 3D glasses. He's 3 dimensional, The King, The Clown and The G. He does party music for the King. Rock n different shit for the clown, and the gangsta shit for The G.

[@keavonburns8764]

aye i do that 2

[@reymidelacruz4959]

aye i fuck wit the description

[@muddywatts1878]

I don't listen to his music but I have a TON of repsect for Tech 9 as a man and a hustler.

[@nikko6883]

First thing I noticed when started watching the video was Tupac`s poster on the wall... anyone else? :D

[@StaxxWdp]

And eazy-e

[@xavierlastname2933]

does it matter

[@jaysmack7445]

Nikko I noticed Flav first...

[@jaypee8258]

Nikko wow I thought it was just me.. But did you glance at it like 9 different times to make sure like me.. Haa

[@LoveStarRecords]

That's Actually 3pac, 2pacs Cousin.

[@gregdavies8259]

Love your channel dude from Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.

[@MrJonahinawhale]

Can't wait to see tech this October!

[@nativeking6676]

i liked and subscribed, man i got love for tech and rittz and all of strange muzic. tech keeps it real and i hope one day this shit blows over with hopsin and funk volume. and see what happens afterwards if hopsin goes back to FV or tech signs him to SM.

[@hiphopdx]

Thank you!

[@kylebyrne9287]

+HipHopDX FV will not reform considering FV doesn't exist anymore, the entire label disbanded.

[@MrMarc139]

In case anyone doesn't already know; Hopsin has already started a new group called Undercover Prodigy

[@nativeking6676]

+Colibrium yea seen the logo on his new video. think it would probly be better that way. him coming up on his new upcoming record label.

[@kylebyrne9287]

+jose rodriguez New? no, Undercover Prodigy was in the making even while he was with FV

[@Sedrick]

That's a very good reason.

[@mosesguides1409]

Exactly what I'd expect to hear from tech n9ne. Good for you man show love but not drama!

[@orestisorlandos5909]

Anyone back here after Twisted Insane's "Trust Nobody"?

[@jcortes3930]

Orestis Orlandos yeah this some bs

[@justjsse8917]

Who?

[@4evrAproductpushaa]

What does twisted have to do with it

[@DeathBringer9216]

@@4evrAproductpushaa he says this in this video but signed King Iso who was in a beef with Twisted/Brainsick

[@doe6651]

that makes sense. I mean if some of my homies dont like each other I still chill with either one, I dont play sides and I dont fuck with other peoples business.

[@porshawilkinson2431]

mad respect💯

[@SADSOUL2424]

this was very informing, Tech the realest. Respect man.

[@locomojo0485]

Tech keeps it real, but he can't get real glasses?

[@oscarhipolito988]

Real-D 3D nigga

[@NebulousNova]

XD

[@detroithypeg]

locomojo0485 ya those glasses fake af.)

[@whitenoise3447]

Hahhhh

[@johngrijalva8284]

But they work right?

[@ItsTurtleHD]

I think Jarren Benton would be a better fit for strange then Hopsin would be

[@GameNerdX]

Hopsin doesn't do a lot of horror / I'm a crazy psychopathic killer type shit anymore. I think he might start again though, cause he's angry over this FV shit and probably not doing as good in the wallet for the time being.

[@lilpan1157]

that and i believe hopsin is still in the making of his new record label, "UnderCover Prodigy" So that could be a reason why he wouldnt be signed

[@justeckin7003]

Chemical Balance he just bought a lambo fuck you mean

[@Leggett1994]

Thank you man

[@DGRIFF]

Yates, keep spreading the love brother. Hopefully everyone will see that you [once again] gave up money for the right reasons. I mean comon, you could sign anyone of them for instant profitability...

[@Paulyfr3sh]

Hopsin doesn't need a deal. He has his own following that will lead him to be his own huge company one day.

[@connormathias5779]

When’s it gonna happen? Lol

[@howtomobile1965]

@@connormathias5779 undercover prodigy

[@scauldyy]

tech is such a good guy tbh

[@paulthomas9610]

HHDX you slick for that headline!

[@brotherscraig1118]

Much respect Mr. Yates

[@austinhayshays2891]

omfg if they signed jarren.......

[@darynglover9325]

I'm sure they're gonna sign Jarren Benten, just gonna let the bullshit cool down first

[@patch7671]

jarren has his own label now

[@UltraMegaFail]

Patch it will die, he'll be on strange trust me.

[@kvng_lipsyswag3131]

hopson got his on label

[@blazingfitness1643]

Hopsin and SwizZz not working together anymore is the only thing I was upset about

[@JayMiller0710]

GREAT AUDIO

[@DeezNutz-tz8pd]

My boy Ritz shouting out Jarren Benton was dope. They work together well. Good music.

[@beeseebee_]

he's smart. good answer

[@rookie713]

Ironic how Tech N9ne's drummer is in the Ill Mind 8 music video

[@stevenbernal3217]

we got Tech N9ne sitting with Krizz Kaliko and Rittz.!!!! STRANGE !!! Music !!! ^S^

[@skittelzmusic]

Very interesting interview..... new perspective on his reasoning

[@SouthernNation843]

Ritz be spittin

[@Tmathh]

my like for Tech n9ne has skyrocketed. should have grabbed jaren and said fuck the rest thouuu

[@ryanweifze3237]

At least he is making smart business decisions right now and not just jumping into something because it's what he wants to do he's actually taking time to think about what is best for business, and that is to take a step back and let them figure there stuff out and then talk yo both sides and then make a choice on who he wants to sign

[@SebTheKilla]

One of the best ever

[@AlltooSerrious]

it didnt sound like he was ever interested in Hopsin, infact he mentioned signing just about anyone but him, and it's probably because of how vocal Hopsin is, that he cannot allow himself to do so. so in a way, Hopsin is bringing his friends down, in this particular circumstance.

[@edsontrujillo2247]

he was interested in hopsin but he knows hopsin wants to do his own thing that's why he doesn't mention it

[@brayndonhines90]

HOPSIN BETTER THAN MOST RAPPERS TODAY

[@StoneEdge555]

Diggy90 God no, there are lyricists better than him like Lupe Fiasco or Kendrick Lamar, and people like Young Thug make stupid music but it's more enjoyable to listen op than Hopsins crappy mediocre lyrics.

[@C00kii0]

That's debatable...

[@Bradley_Warren]

C00kii0 do i sense some tension. like he just hit a weak spot.

[@alf__ow]

duuuude Jarren on strange would be fucking amazing.

[@BBGirlSamus]

this was posted on my birthday

[@toddgriffith9042]

Tech is so well spoken even outside his raps - respect

[@imupinthetrees]

I know I give ya'll a hard time but good looks on this exclusive hhdx

[@imupinthetrees]

Lorenzo Franco theres no need to get emotional bitch nigga

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

Because putting "x"s in things, makes you look cool.

[@joespringman599]

lorenzo seems like a hatin as boul lol

[@mike7676ful]

+Lorenzo Franco you took notice of this nigga. No need to be bitter with him homie.... You responded 😉

[@jackieespino6514]

Lorenzo Franco L

[@turnyobichout]

0:45 Rittz ducking the cameraman lol

[@lukerutledge9650]

Tech made a great point there. I thought it would be sick to have him sign hopsin and all them but now that he made that clear it's probably the best thing to do right now.

[@Stefan777x]

that was straight empathy and truth

[@kidday2628]

I like how he swerved Hop and started talking about Jarren XD , at least we know who his interest is in.

[@johnringolll4517]

he likes hopsin there friends but, he doesn't want hop he wouldn't fit at all woth his new music style and image idk

[@lavariosmith5622]

Reason being is because he offered Hopsin the position already at Strange in 2010, but Hopsin declined and decided that he wanted to do the Independent thing (which Hopsin addressed in ILL Mind 4). With Swizz not being active and Dizzy dedicating himself to Dame; Jarren Benton would really be the only logical option at this point.

[@Nukahwhat]

+Roscoe Smith also probably cause Jarren > hopsin

[@lavariosmith5622]

Scottie Paterson Nope. Jarren is too repetitive and talks about the same shit every song. Hopsin is on another whole level as an artist. He offered Hop the position and not Jarren so your comment sounds stupid as fuck.

[@whoisexodus9877]

tech and flesh n bone need to do a dark song together

[@AZOLOB]

I second that

[@MyFavoriteRapper]

I've been saying this!! it would be sick af

[@ogjake2817]

Hopsin am I a psycho ft Tech N9ne. look that up, or just am I a psycho

[@MyFavoriteRapper]

Sentinel FatalJ Ok, but Hopsin isn't Flesh-N-Bone... Hahaha

[@Planet_Drool]

^ "dark song"

[@davidfox1979]

I like those pictures in the back round

[@truuthbtll5924]

Truth be Told!

[@NoOne-zx3dk]

Fair play

[@DJNuimani]

Tech just signed all of the funk volume roster and have them become a rap super group

[@OnlyHUM3N]

He said he likes dame as well, pretty much saying he doesn't want to pick sides

[@douglasparkks9060]

Tech N9ne... I respect what you spoke here. I'm a no name that is forcing my way in and truly believe that I have something to offer to the table in which you will appreciate. I mean, you, Rittz, and a few others in your crew where mentors in my self schooling.

[@Geo_Storm]

Where can I 👮🏻 those framed pics in the back fam?? I needs!!! 👀

[@mollyg9803]

I think you mean "Why Hopsin won't sign with Strange."

[@SkindianaBonez]

why would hopsin sign for someone when he's got his own music label?

[@koylar]

he doesn't. he left his own company

[@SkindianaBonez]

undercover prodigy?

[@mavockintv7333]

Funk volume. Listen to Ill mind of hopsin 8. He explains it there

[@SkindianaBonez]

yeah i know he left FV but re-read my post

[@SuperMidgetdance]

He started a new label called Undercover Prodigy

[@noahjohnson1077]

rittz just straight chillin

[@joemiliusis]

mad respect

[@noahm7977]

sign all of them and leave dame behind 😂

[@silverserpent420]

Noah Mazure true! that's the real problem that killed FV. I'm not a fan of embezzlers or those who continue to support them. The facts are out, yet everyone feels they need to "take sides". They need to dump Dame and get FV back together under Hopsins new label and get paid! One single person killed what could have been history with this label. great comment thank you!

[@chavy_chavs]

Not enough money I presume

[@AverageJoeGamer22]

Ahh man, Jarren over an album of se7en beats would be nasty

[@cracksuperman]

AverageJoeGamer22 Lmao uhhh no? Seven is going downhill

[@thedavisdimension]

That's Real Talk I can dig that.

[@LanceSaunders]

Completely understandable, wise words from King Tech. Like he said though, maybe things will change! still holding out hope that Hop and Swizz will be on your label one day!

[@steelcityrenegades2259]

Lance Saunders hop and swizz wouldn't be on because hop and swizz hate each other now but actually would like to see hop and harden

[@steelcityrenegades2259]

Lance Saunders jarren

[@davidbaker5250]

Tech is right, don't get into the family feud, wait for it to cool down after awhile then look at Benton, Hop should be on his own shit, he wants all the money, Dizzy don't fit on strange to me

[@calininergaming]

I don't think hop wants all the money as you say, I'm sure he doesn't want to get fucked over like dame did him again,. And yea I can't see dizzy wright fitting right on the label.

[@beckonerseven9517]

Hopsin is too real. Tech wants Hop to "go along to get along", and labels his integrity as "immaturity". Hopsin ain't about being exploited, which is all Tech wants to do as a business man. Rapper owned labels always keep their artists down so the gravy train keeps coming and they never outshine them. Tech feeds on his artists. A label is a bank loan, and Hopsin knows this.

[@biggiecheese9225]

Getting signed is also known as selling your soul and I don't think Hopsin wasn't to be about that

[@amikagahbo2487]

Look at Rittz in the back jus chillin

[@chocorock23]

Man he a real dude!!! Love it...... Need more real like him

[@xxSeanVxx]

Hey Tech. Just sign 'em all. Problem solved. Nah I'm fucking around. Good video, and good explanation, thanks for clarifying this.

[@Parsons360]

Man If Jarren went to Strange I would rep the fuck out of the Merch

[@arrontolan2084]

Very diplomatic answer. Can't say he's being unreasonable because it's not a good idea to sign someone to a record label when they're going through professional turmoil and have got industry beef going on.

[@Josteelo]

I respect this!

[@MrMindexploder]

RITTTTZZZZZZ!!

[@MudPigeon]

Alfred ritz sucks ass

[@jpif2961]

this isn't why tech n9ne won't sign hopsin. this is why tech n9ne won't sign hopsin right now.

[@samsabaddass]

this is why tech won't sign jarren. they didn't even say hopsin once

[@elicarranco9139]

J Pif 88a

[@Tizlar7]

tech n9ne too real, i love that he respects how dope all of fv is and was

[@jakeregier9741]

for sure hope jarren makes it onto strange one day, he was definitely my favorite from fv

[@TheRealNewWhirledOrder]

His head looks like a Pac-Man ghost.

[@themessengercatalyst6681]

Actually Hopsin turned down Tech 9 (in case y'all didn't know.) He was offered a deal by Tech and said no. Tech 9 full of hot air right here.

[@jrockAz]

For real 💯 just like cutty cut out on strange

[@damonsantori8817]

Mad motha fuckin smart and insightful dude.. others would have taken advantage of them, and he instead respects the hell out of their family.. bravo sir

[@clintdonovan6257]

I haven't listened to tech n9ne since 2007 I like how he's expanding and getting huge doing his Thang but since mlk techs music has went down

[@Gillah_Ville]

stay neutral makes sense

[@KingSyah4Ever]

he dont need tech 9ne though

[@RizzYbBabY]

rittz chillen in the background . dude is my favorite rapper right now. top of the line is so fucking dope

[@christophershakur2369]

BRAIN SICK ‼️🔥

[@rich_green_9610]

hopsin should go to psychopathic records!!!

[@mr.rogers9413]

Whoop whoop

[@Luke18_13]

That would be suicide...there's enough juggatrash out there already.

[@dsmianblanchard3422]

Psy fell apart too tho. ICP ruined it, and alienated everyone.

[@HashCracker]

Fuck that, itd be sick af and made in hell if he signed over at Magik Ninja motherfuckers. if they just did a project together itd be tight af

[@rooseveltNovember]

Psychopathic has produced some dope ass music in the past. Unfortunately, that is the past and for years now they only sing shit, they only write shit, and they only take advantage of their fans. No one at Psychopathic has the talent Hopsin has right now, and if he signed with them, he'd have to see them all the time, and unconsciously be inspired by the trash they are delivering. Psychopathic does not care about song quality at all anymore, and instead just shove out Generic artist after flopping generic artist. They act like money isn't their motivated, but then boot acts off when they don't make any money. Hopsin is too real with himself and what he wants to make that mistake.

[@seanmackillop8122]

Tech N9ne is dead ass wearing 3D glasses

[@Mike-ws4pb]

Had to watch a 30 second ad with no skip option 😒

[@theCidisIn]

Daaaaaaaaayum. I understand. I had no idea about all that. I was wondering about that.

[@undergroundemcee537]

Hopsin fanbase: 90%white 3%white 4,9%white 2,1%white

[@mr.generic5100]

Underground Emcee so are the black people supposedly too busy listening to 21 savage and Lil pump

[@NebulousNova]

Underground Emcee ok?

[@lavarball3265]

Underground Emcee it’s the same way with Tech’s fan base lmao