Saturday night (Dec. 19), E-40 and Too Short paid homage to their native Bay Area in a Verzuz battle that found the two mainstays headlining the series’ final battle of the year in a West Coast classic. Over a quarter of a million fans logged in as the duo aired out their most potent hits. […]
This past weekend, Bay Area legends Too Short and E-40 announced that they would be next in the Verzuz battle line up. In their exclusive interview with The Breakfast Club, the two North Cali icons discussed how important the battle was for the Bay. Recognized as the very first West Coast Verzuz challenge, Short Dog […]
We were crushed last weekend when news broke that Ashanti tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of her highly-anticipated Verzuz battle with Keyshia Cole. The battle was postponed until 2021 while the singer recovers, but Swizz Beatz and Timbaland weren’t going to leave us hanging. Its been announced that West Coast legends, E-40 and Too Short […]
In an exclusive interview with MC Serch on his Serch Says podcast, Oakland rap legend Too Short claims he’s formed a supergroup with Snoop Dogg, E-40, and Ice Cube. Short Dog says that the idea came fro mE-40 and Cube, explaining, “Over the years, probably more than the past five years, we’ve been doing kind […]
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Oakland rapper Too $hort released his fourth studio LP, Shorty The Pimp. Inspired by a 1973 blaxploitation film of the same name, the album’s sexually braggadocio lyrics and funk-inspired production held true to the style Too $hort had established for himself over his past six projects. And although Too […]
This day in Hip-Hop history, Notorious B.I.G. released his second album, Life After Death. The double LP was released posthumously by Bad Boy Records. Biggie, who was killed two weeks prior to its release, was nominated for three Grammy’s for this project: Best Rap Album, Best Rap Solo Performance for “Hypnotize” and Best Rap Performance […]
No one can say that Too Short and the adult content that he has produced over the year has not walked the tightrope between sexually explicit and flat out porn. Often credited (alongside Uncle Luke) as one of the pioneers of rap music’s most misogynistic form of emceeing, it is no big shock that he […]
Too Short is putting the pimps down too because he is a father now. The rapper welcomed his first child at the age of 53 last December. He kept the news under wraps until now. TMZ reports the “Blow the Whistle” rapper’s on-and-off girlfriend, Sue Ivy, gave birth last year to their daughter, Yanni Shaw. […]
NBC Bay Area’s Emmy Award-winning series Bay Area Revelation returns with Culture of Hip Hop premiering Saturday, April 27 at 10 p.m. The one-hour documentary will explore how Hip-Hop has influenced the Bay Area and tells the story of the entrepreneurial artists who created their own sound and set their own rules. “The Bay Area […]
On this date in 2001, the self-proclaimed “King Of The South,” rapper/actor T.I., released his first album entitled I’m Serious. Produced by several behind the boards legends including ATL’s DJ Toomp, Jazze Pha, Lil Jon, The Neptunes and few others, with features from Pharrell, Bone Crusher, Too Short, Pastor Troy and many other South and […]
Nick Cannon guarantees his new show about the Bay Area will be authentic because he has Oakland legends, E-40 and Too Short, on board as producers. He reveals to TMZ he’s psyched about his forthcoming drama series, The Yay Area, since it will be centered around Northern California’s drug culture, and its association with Silicon […]
Probably the most mainstream single ever made by Bun B and Pimp C, “Big Pimpin’”, was a popular hit that appeared on Jay-z’s triple platinum album Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter, which is undoubtedly one of his most successful albums. In an interview with BET, West Coast legend Too Short explains how […]
When N.W.A. made their mark on Hip-Hop in the 1980’s it opened the world not only to khakis and converse culture, but to new genre of rap music called “Gangsta Rap.” Gangsta Rap music infused Curtis Mayfield’s soul, James Brown’s spirit and the groove of others like the AWB and Funkadelics to create a vibe […]
YouTube announced that it has acquired the highly-anticipated music documentary G Funk, which recounts the untold story of hip-hop’s most iconic subgenre through its pioneer, Warren G. G Funk explores the sound’s origination and lasting impact on music and culture. The film also chronicles Warren G’s journey with Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg during the […]
A rape case against rapper Too Short has fallen apart due to insufficient evidence. Teana Louis filed papers in Los Angeles back in January, claiming the West Coast Hip Hop icon, whose real name Todd Anthony Shaw, sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions in 2016. She alleged he forced her to have oral and anal […]
Just a little bit over a week ago (Jan. 23) rapper and producer Erick Sermon from famed golden era hip-hop duo EPMD uncovered a rather crispy new song featuring fellow hip-hop notables Craig Mack (the return of Craig Mack? Maybe.), Mr. Cheeks and Method Man titled “Come Thru.” The song will be featured on Sermon’s […]
On this date in 1999, Brooklyn emcee Inga Merchand aka Foxy Brown dropped her sophomore effort, Chyna Doll, on the Violator/Def Jam imprint. This album rode the successful wave of previous projects released by Brown including her appearance on The Firm album with Nas, AZ and Nature as well as her own 1996 debut LP […]
A new lawsuit that was recently filed reveals that legendary Oakland rapper Too Short allegedly sexually assaulted a woman multiple times before raping her in a Los Angeles hotel room. Teana Louis claims that Too Short, whose real name is Todd Shaw, sexually assaulted her on several occasions in different hotel rooms until Louis assertss […]
The Bay area OG Too $hort with his Hella Disrespectful attitude while saluting the Bay Area on his latest mixtape which shows us the legendary Oakland MC can still convey his unchanging attitude over the new bouncing beats of the Bay Area signature sound. Packed with 22 songs, the Bay Area mixtape features a flavorful mix of […]
On this date in 2001,the self-proclaimed “King Of The South”, rapper/actor T.I. released his first album entitled ‘I’m Serious’. Produced by several behind the boards legends including ATL’s DJ Toomp, Jazze Pha, Lil Jon, The Neptunes and few others, with features from Pharrell, Bone Crusher, Too Short, Pastor Troy and many other South and West […]
