Tech N9ne unveiled a startling new production worthy of his formidable talent for more than 2,500 hometown fans at the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland on Sunday.
The rapper has long taken pride in displaying more energy, imagination, and professionalism at his concerts than most rap artists. At Sunday’s show — the final date of an extended tour — he was supported by the sort of creative stage set used by trendsetting stars like Kanye West.
Tech N9ne has long highlighted the disparate aspects of his personality. Sunday’s production captured that dynamic with screens on either side of the stage that displayed videos of the rival sides of Tech N9ne’s psyche.
A malevolent “clown” dressed in red rapped along on one screen and was balanced by an angelic “king” wearing white vestments on the other.
During opening selections including the Kansas City anthem “Einstein,” Tech N9ne interacted with his video counterpoints. Tech N9ne’s devilish component left his frame to take center stage on dark songs including “Am I a Psycho.”
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