Independent hip-hop legend and Kansas City’s proudest son, Tech N9ne, releases his latest single, “RDV,” via Strange Music. Serving as a tribute to his roots and the brothers he came up with, the single arrives alongside a fiery visual that’s both personal and powerful. This release comes on the heels of a major wave for the multi-platinum MC, who’s also hitting stages across the globe in one of his most extensive tours to date.
Anchored by a slick keyboard loop and a throwback-style beat, “RDV” (short for Rogue Dog Villains) finds Tech lyrically walking through his past in Kansas City. The track is a punching time capsule: nostalgic but urgent, with Tech’s sharp, staccato cadence slicing through the beat. Over a classic machine gun sample, he salutes the neighborhood crew that shaped his foundation. He closes the track with the declaration: “Aaron Yates, Tech N9ne, I’m a motherfucking Rogue Dog Villain!”
In the accompanying music video, Tech stands shoulder to shoulder with many of his day-one homies. Filmed in his hometown, the visual shows Tech smiling, vibing, and entirely in his zone. It’s a heartfelt salute to his origins and a reminder of how far he’s come.
The single follows the introspective 2024 joint “The Punishment (Lockdown),” which racked up over 1 million streams. Now, with “RDV” setting the tone, Tech’s launching into 2025 with a world-spanning tour that hits Australia, New Zealand, and over 30 cities across North America.
FULL TOUR DATES:
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR
• March 22 – Sydney, NSW AU – Metro Theatre
• March 26 – Adelaide, SA AU – The Gov
• March 28 – Melbourne, Victoria AU – Northcote Theatre
• March 30 – Perth, WA AU – Rosemount Hotel
CO-HEADLINING TOUR WITH HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD
• April 6 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort
• April 7 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
• April 8 – Tacoma, WA – Temple Theatre
• April 10 – Vancouver, BC – Harbour Event Centre
• April 11 – Penticton, BC – South Okanagan Events Centre
• April 12 – Calgary, AB – McEwan Hall Concerts
• April 13 – Edmonton, AB – Midway
• April 15 – Bismarck, ND – Bismarck Event Center
• April 16 – Fargo, ND – Butler Arena
• April 18 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave / Eagles Club
• April 19 – Maplewood, MN – Myth Live
• April 20 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
• April 22 – Brookings, SD – Dacotah Bank Center
• April 23 – Omaha, NE – The Astro
• April 28 – Wichita, KS – WAVE
• April 29 – Clive, IA – Horizon Events Center
• April 30 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live At 20 Monroe
• May 1 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
• May 3 – Kitchener, ON – Elements
• May 4 – Toronto, ON – REBEL
• May 5 – Montréal, QC – L’Olympia
• May 7 – Providence, RI – The Strand Ballroom & Theatre
• May 8 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
• May 9 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
FESTIVAL DATES
• June 13 – Kansas City, MO – Boulevardia
• July 18 – Elko, NV – Summer Daze
From launching Strange Music to being the most successful independent rapper in hip-hop history, Tech N9ne’s story is legendary and unstoppable. With past hits like “Caribou Lou,” “Fragile,” featuring Kendrick Lamar, and “Face Off” with Dwayne Johnson, Tech’s presence in hip-hop is three decades deep and still thriving. His Strange Music imprint spans six buildings in Kansas City, including a recording studio, merchandise plant, and even a Strange Car Wash.
