Jan 29, 2025 · Too Short grew up in Oakland and is known as a pioneer of West Coast hip-hop. He began his recording career in the 1980s. The city named a street in East Oakland after him …

5 days ago · Too Short's brother, 61-year-old Wayne Shaw, was killed during a botched robbery in East Oakland, sources previously said. Police have not announced any arrests in the case.

6 days ago · The older brother of rapper Too Short was shot and killed in Oakland this week during an attempted robbery, police said. The shooting occurred around 7 a.m. Wednesday …

Jan 29, 2025 · The brother of rap legend Too Short was fatally shot in East Oakland on Wednesday morning, according to multiple people familiar with the incident. Wayne Shaw, 61, …

Jan 29, 2025 · The brother of Bay Area rap legend Too Short was killed in a shooting in East Oakland Wednesday morning, authorities confirmed. According to the Oakland Police …

6 days ago · The Oakland rapper posted two tearful videos from his car to social media on Thursday, Jan. 30, a day after his brother, Wayne Shaw, was fatally shot in East Oakland. …

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Dec 12, 2022 · OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- A street in Oakland was dedicated to iconic Oakland hip-hop artist "Too $hort" on Saturday. Mayor Libby Schaaf unveiled the sign "Too $hort Way" …

Dec 9, 2022 · As Oakland prepares to commemorate Too Short by renaming a street after him, the rapper reflects on the impact he's made and the town that made it all happen.

Dec 2, 2022 · Todd Anthony Shaw, better known as Too $hort, began his musical career over 40 years ago, rapping about the realities of Oakland’s streets—including the violent drug war …