In a recent appearance on Bunnie XO's Dumb Blonde podcast, rapper Tech N9ne shared a personal story from his adolescence, revealing a s*xual relationship with his seventh-grade teacher. Reflecting on the experience, he stated,
"She used to do it every day,"
referring to the daily interactions that occurred under the guise of after-school tutoring. At the time, Aaron Dontez Yates (popularly known as Tech N9ne) believed he was in love; but he now recognises the situation as inappropriate. His account sheds light on complex issues related to power dynamics and the experiences of young individuals in such situations.
Tech N9ne believed the relationship was based on mutual feelings
During the podcast, Aaron Dontez Yates recalled that the teacher began showing him attention after he shared a photo of his father in a police uniform. This attention led to daily interactions that extended beyond the classroom.
They met at her home after school hours, with the meetings framed as tutoring sessions. At the time, he felt emotionally connected and did not perceive the relationship as problematic.
An incident at school led to the end of their interactions
The relationship came under scrutiny when a fellow student noticed unusual behavior and reported it to the school principal. The rapper described feeling anxious during the subsequent questioning but stated that both he and the teacher denied any misconduct. Following this incident, they decided to end their interactions to avoid further complications.
Later information suggested a pattern of behavior by the teacher
Years after the events, Tech N9ne learned that the same teacher might have had similar relationships with other students. This information led him to reevaluate his experience; recognising that the situation was not unique and that the teacher's actions were part of a broader pattern. The rapper acknowledged that, despite his feelings at the time, the relationship was inappropriate.

Tech N9ne highlighted societal perceptions of such situations
In his discussion, Tech N9ne pointed out that society often responds differently to cases involving male students and female teachers than the reverse. He suggested that these double standards can influence how such situations are perceived and addressed.
Aaron Dontez Yates' account provides insight into a personal experience that has broader implications. His comments contribute to ongoing conversations about how society views and handles relationships involving authority figures and minors and the complexities of dealing with such situations.
His reflections also coincide with the upcoming release of his album, 5816 FOREST; on June 13, 2025, which he describes as a deeply personal project.
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