Too $hort

Too $hort is an American rapper from Oakland, California, known for a laid-back, talky delivery and frank, street-oriented lyrical content that helped shape Bay Area and West Coast hip hop. Emerging in the 1980s, he became known for straightforward, bass-heavy beats, party and pimp-themed storytelling, and a career marked by long-term activity, independent releases, and frequent collaborations with other hip hop artists.