Too Short On Giving TI His First Hit, 40 Years In Rap, E-40 Rivalry, And The $100 Handshake -

Hip-hop legend Too Short sits down with Baller Alert to reflect on his 40-year career, from selling tapes on the streets of Oakland to giving TI his first platinum feature. He opens up about his friendly rivalry with E-40, moving to Atlanta in the early ’90s, and how he’s stayed relevant without losing himself. Too Short also breaks down club culture, the power of the $100 handshake, and why he still keeps his rap persona separate from real life. Plus, he tells the story behind the name Sir Too Short and shares why he’s still not ready to sit back on “the porch.”

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Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction And Catching Up
01:51 – 40 Years On The Mic Since 1985
02:20 – Being A Hustler With Multiple Income Streams
04:20 – The E-40 Rivalry And Friendship
05:40 – Moving To Atlanta In 1993
06:40 – Watching The Atlanta Music Scene Blow Up
07:10 – Staying Tapped In Without Overdoing It
08:05 – Not Ready For The Porch Yet
08:15 – Discovering TI And Believing In Young Artists
09:43 – Why Legends Should Keep Doing Interviews
10:34 – Staying Humble On The Way Up
11:01 – Riding The Legacy Wave
11:56 – Making Blow The Whistle At 40
12:39 – Do You Know Who I Am And The Fame Drug
14:36 – Identity Outside Of Music
15:04 – Getting Turned Away At Restaurants
16:04 – The Power Of The $100 Handshake
18:53 – The Illusion Of Exclusive Club Lines
22:43 – Miami Door Culture Vs Security Awareness
26:41 – Valet And Security Games
28:16 – The Road Manager Entourage Moment
29:17 – Why He Performs His Biggest Hits First
30:23 – Rapping At Wedding Receptions
31:25 – The Origin Of The Name Sir Too Short
34:44 – Oakland, Mac Dre, And The Bay Area History
37:52 – How The Streets Protected Him
44:52 – Closing Thoughts

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