Celebrating the Release of His Upcoming Album, 5816 Forest, Out June 27
Legendary independent hip-hop icon Tech N9ne takes over the Grammy Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for a special evening of conversation and performance on Thursday, June 26. This exclusive event takes place on the eve of his highly anticipated new album, 5816 Forest, dropping June 27.
The program will feature an in-depth discussion between Tech and award-winning journalist, television producer, and content director Justin Hunte, followed by an audience Q&A session and a live performance. Get tickets at The Drop: Tech N9ne – GRAMMY Museum.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 26, 2025
WHERE: GRAMMY Museum – Clive Davis Theater 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Doors: 7:00 PM Show Time: 7:30 PM
Widely known as one of the most prolific and innovative forces in hip-hop, Tech N9ne has defied conventions and built a legacy unlike any other. With billions of streams, dozens of RIAA certifications, hundreds of sold-out shows, and a discography spanning more than three decades, he continues to push boundaries in music, business, and culture.
His catalog includes sixteen full-length solo albums, nine “Collabos” albums (his famed collaboration series), and eight EPs. He has achieved four Top 5 debuts on the Billboard 200 and holds the record for the most Top 10 albums on the Billboard Rap Chart. His hits span three decades—ranging from the platinum-certified “Caribou Lou” in the 2000s, the gold-certified “Fragile” [feat. Kendrick Lamar, ¡Mayday!, Kendall Morgan] in the 2010s, to his biggest smash of the 2020s, “Face Off” featuring Joey Cool, King Iso, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
His wide-ranging collaborations include artists like Eminem, Tupac, Lil Wayne, The Doors, Slipknot, System of a Down, Deftones, and MGK, to name a few. In 2024, he shook the Billboard Rock charts with “Ronald”—a collaboration with Falling In Reverse and Alex Terrible of Slaughter to Prevail—and sold out a performance with the Kansas City Symphony. Even Sir Elton John has professed admiration for his work.
Beyond headlining tours, Tech has performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk and ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He has graced the cover of XXL and been featured in Variety, People, TMZ, NY Post, Today, and Entertainment Weekly.
This exclusive GRAMMY Museum event offers fans a rare opportunity to hear directly from Tech N9ne as he reflects on his journey, career milestones, and the making of 5816 Forest. Attendees will witness the energy and artistry that have solidified his place as one of the hardest-working and most respected artists in music today. 30-plus years into his career, Tech N9ne continues to defy expectations—and he’s just getting started.
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