Too Short live in concert.
ON TOUR

Too Short

5
critic concert reviews
rap

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

66
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Critics Consensus

Based on 5 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Too Short is rated as a neither good nor bad live performer, with mediocre shows overall.

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How much does it cost to book Too Short? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Too Short range from $40,000 - $75,000, with Too Short's current estimated booking fee to be around $40,000.

On tour

Oakland Arena, Oakland, CA, United States (November 9)

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Artist Info

Genre
rap
Origin
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States (4/28/1966)
Bio
Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966 in South Los Angeles, California), better known by his stage name Too $hort, is an American rapper and actor. He is considered the forefather of hip-hop in Oakland and the Bay Area, California.
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Critic Concert Reviews

The Santa Barbara Independent (USA)

May 10, 2010
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As one of the most distinguished artists in the rap industry, Too $hort is known for his raw, sexually explicit style. (He even coined term “biaaatch.”) With almost 20 albums and over 25 singles under his belt, his Friday night “Birthday show” at Velvet Jones was one of the most highly anticipated concerts th

Shepherd Express (USA)

November 19, 2018
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Too Short and His Old-School Cohorts Delivered the Goods

Shepherd Express (USA)

October 9, 2017
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Too Short’s 'Experience the Legends' Tour Transcended Nostalgia

OC Weekly (USA)

May 21, 2012
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It was hard to say whether the weak turn-out was because most locals decided to stay home and watch the Lakers finally win, or there are just not that many $hort Dawg fans around OC to fill a venue of that size.

The Georgia Straight (Canada)

February 16, 2006
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When he debuted in 1983 with Don't Stop Rappin', the man born Todd Shaw became rap's first regional star, boasting sales in his home market to match any of New York's biggest artists.

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Image Credit

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Latest Release

Like Me (23 May 2023)