9ine

9ine (often stylized as 9INE) is a Canadian hip-hop artist from the Falstaff neighborhood of North York, Toronto. Emerging from the Toronto underground rap scene, he is known for his gritty storytelling and contributions to the local drill and "road rap" subgenres. 9ine's music is noted for its aggressive delivery and authentic portrayal of street life in Toronto. 9ine grew up in the Falstaff area, a community he has described as being characterized by low-income struggles, frequent police raids, and historical conflict with neighboring areas.