Despite the fact that Tech N9ne didn’t get picked during the first episode, there’s no doubt Strange fans across the continent (furious about the aforementioned) armed with their remotes and cable boxes attributed to the success of MTV2’s Hip Hop Squares.

According to deadline.com:

The debut of MTV2’s Hollywood Squares offshoot, the comedic-game show series Hip Hop Squares, became the cable network’s highest-rated and most-watched series launch in the persons 12-34 demographic ever with a 0.39 rating. Compared with the most recent MTV2 series premiere Nitro Circus Live on March 27, it was up 30%.

Keep it up, Technicians! He’s on a few more episodes! Tune in Wednesdays at 7PM EST!

• Will you be tuning in to see Tech’s other appearances on Hip Hop Squares?
• What did you think of the first episode?

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