Tech N9ne/Futuristic/Dizzy Wright/Krizz Kaliko

Tech N9ne (Aaron Yates), who began his career as a breakdancer, started rapping at an early age. He wrote his first rhyme in seventh grade, and even his teachers noticed his commitment to the art. Influenced by rapper Slick Rick and a few other old school acts, he developed his unique rapid-fire delivery. He's steadily recorded and toured ever since dropping his debut, The Calm Before the Storm, in 1999. Tonight's show supports his 20th studio album, Planet.The rapper puts his microphone skills on display right from the start, delivering the tongue-twisting lyrics of album opener "Habanero" with ease. (Niesel)