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.

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 in 2022. He didn't ...

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 when the suspects tried to ...

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, was fatally shot around 7 a.m ...

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. Related: Rapper Too Short’s ...

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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" over one of the...

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 ravaging the city, and pimping and sex work.

Dec 12, 2022 · The Pittsburg High School Marching Show Band performing at Fremont High School in East Oakland as part of the city’s celebration honoring rapper Too $hort on …