With 30 years under his belt, 15 million Soundscan sales, 6 platinum certifications, 4 gold certifications, collaborations alongside both Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G., countless sold out shows, and hundreds of guest appearances, Too $hort cracked the code to hip-hop immortality.
From Drake copping his “Blow The Whistle” lyrics and flow on the double-platinum DJ Khaled smash “For Free” to G-Eazy’s public reverence, this legend’s influence permeates every corner of modern rap. If West Coast hip-hop ever gets its own Mount Rushmore, he deserves to be right next to Dr. Dre, Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and E-40.
