Tech N9ne's aunt was shot on Saturday night (Sept. 17). According to Fox 4 News in Kansas City, Mo., Ivy Yates was hit when the suspect sent several shots into her home.

Yates was rushed to the hospital with a punctured lung. According to Fox 4, Yates' three grandchildren were also in the house during the shooting. Yates helped raise and is like a mother to Tech N9ne, who was on tour during the unfortunate event.

The 44-year-old MC took to Instagram to share the news. On Sunday (Sept. 18), Tech N9ne posted a photo of him and his aunt with the caption, "I need all the prayers I can get from my Technicians for my aunt Ivy! Some demon shot her last night! Send Angel love this way so I can transfer it her way! Positive energy today people please!"

Fortunately, it seems as though Yates is going to be okay. The Strange Music artist posted a screenshot of a text conversation three hours later, which reads, "She talking bro they stop the bleeding and she's breathing on her own." The caption for the follow-up photo reads, "Thank you guys so much! My lil brother Kiraameen just sent me this text so the positive energy got her thru a punctured lung! That's POWER baby thank you!"

In music-related news, Tech N9ne is preparing the release of his upcoming album The Storm, slated to drop on Dec. 9. “I wanted to give a gift to you, my fans, and show you that I care about all of you, together,” Tech N9ne said. “To give you a song off of each level of this wonderful album. I hope you enjoy the songs as much as I do.”

You can check out the Instagram posts above and below.