I read a lot and some of the things I read are blaxploitation books, things by Donald Goines or Iceberg Slim. The books are filled with a lot of street knowledge; they really recall an era. — Too Short Copy Share Image
In 1979, I was in ninth grade. Before I started tenth grade, I was already rapping myself. I didn't wait around to see what… — Too Short Copy Share Image
When I finish contributing, I feel like I've left enough to where people are gonna say, 'They got that from Too $hort.' I'm not… — Too Short Copy Share Image
I'm not the one to pat myself on the back or even need somebody else to give me credit, but I listen to a… — Too Short Copy Share Image
We can all admit this - women do it better when it comes to planning and shot calling, running households, raising kids. — Too Short Copy Share Image
I think Jive was just a shady label that they didn't want artists in the same room like, 'Hey, what you making?' Like I… — Too Short Copy Share Image
It's not a passion of mine to follow politics. When I deal with political issues in my songs, I just say stuff that's current,… — Too Short Copy Share Image
Hip-hop is not one thing. There are 50 different approaches to making it and showing it. — Too Short Copy Share Image
I've always had opinions on what was going on in my community. I always knew a lot of people listened to me, so why… — Too Short Copy Share Image
I love Vegas. I come to Vegas all the time... Check into a hotel for a day or two and enjoy the city. — Too Short Copy Share Image
I really do respect and appreciate all the Bay Area artists and all the love they always give me. — Too Short Copy Share Image
I've got a core audience, so regardless of what I put out, I can sell 100,000 records on an independent. — Too Short Copy Share Image
When I make a song, I actually literally talk to one person on purpose... I don't focus on, are people in Chicago gonna like… — Too Short Copy Share Image
