This month, Tech N9ne lost his mother to Lupus. The Kansas City, Missouri MC/independent label mogul — whose home state has been in the spotlight for debates on online sports betting Missouri legislators continue to push — took to “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to dedicate his nationally-televised performance to her. Rather than promote Strangeulation, Tech did some older cuts. The dedication hails from Tech’s tipping-point, 2011’s All 6’s & 7’s. The K.O.D. rocked his single “He’s A Mental Giant,” from the Top 5 LP, makin’ mama proud. Backed by ¡Mayday!, the passion and sincerity of this benchmark moment is palpable.

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