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31-01-2025
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Too $hort Mourns Brother In Emotional Video: 'Real Tears'
Too $hort has uploaded an emotional video amid the loss of his brother, Wayne Shaw. Taking to Instagram on Thursday (Jan. 30), the 58-year-old shared a clip of himself riding to the Ohio Players' 1977 track 'Angel.' In the video, the rapper begins with black sunglasses on. He then lifts them up, revealing red eyes still wet with tears. The Hip-Hop veteran does not speak in the video, however, the lyrics of the song emote deep feelings. He is met in the comments with the support of fans and celebrities including Styles P, DJ Premier, Larry June, YoYo, Monica, and Terri J. Vaughn. 'You put my life before your own/And you set my love upon a throne/Only someone from up above/Could ever give a man so much love,' sings the funk band in the background. The clip is captioned 'Real Tears.' A second video uploaded by Too $hort features another Ohio Players song, 'Pain,' with the caption 'Aint really replying to a lot of texts or answering calls right now. I can't.' Wayne Shaw was shot and killed on Wednesday in what law enforcement believe to be an attempted robbery of his marijuana growing facility. Shaw was 61 years old. He reportedly also slept at the warehouse where a group of people allegedly tried to use a vehicle to ram their way inside. Shaw was shot while confronting the group. Investigators discovered a 'bullet-ridden' Honda Civic nearby. The vehicle was previously reported stolen. The Oakland Police Department is asking anyone with information about the case to call its Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or a tip line at (510) 238-7950. People can also send videos or photos to cidvideos@ More from Too $hort's Brother Shot And Killed In East Oakland Kamala Harris Holds Star-Studded Hip-Hop 50 Celebration Jazmine Sullivan Issues Statement After Juneteenth Performance Is Canceled Due To Stampede
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30-01-2025
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Rapper, SJ Fair headliner Too Short's brother killed in Oakland attempted heist: reports
The brother of hip-hop artist Too Short was shot in killed in east Oakland on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. Police identified the man as 61-year-old Wayne Shaw, the older brother of Too Short, whose real name is Todd Anthony Shaw. The rapper headlined the San Joaquin County Fair in June 2024. Following the performance, downtown's Coach's Lounge hosted an after-party for Too Short and Mary Jane Girls. He was shot and killed around 7 a.m. in the 1200 block of 49th Avenue near E. 12th St. during an attempted heist at a reported marijuana grow house, according to the Mercury News. The killing occurred after multiple suspects tried to ram a car into an industrial building on 49th Avenue near East 12th Street, according to NBC Bay Area. That's when a person walked outside and was shot multiple times by the assailants, according to news reports. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he died, according to reports. Investigators do not know if he was targeted or if the robbery was random. The suspects got away in an unknown vehicle, according to news reports, and investigators are looking into the building that was targeted and Wayne's connection to the property. Reports: Too Short's brother killed in east Oakland during attempted heist On Too Short's Instagram page on Thursday, numerous hip-hop stars left comments on the posts. Under the post titled Real Tears, which was posted earlier on Wednesday: "Love you forever, pop!!! Thank you for embracing this emotional and showing us it's ok to hurt publicly ... thug tears," wrote Mistah F.A.B., under the name fabbydavisjr1. "Live forever Unc wayne loc !!!!!! (Big 6 to the board). "I send my love and prayers to you and family homeboy," wrote Warren G. "Sending my deepest condolences, loved one Wishing you strength & comfort, R.I.P. Wayne," wrote E-40. "My condolences to you, Short, and the family. Wayne was a good brother and will be deeply missed," wrote Rappin' 4-Tay under the name the realrappin4tay. "God bless you king. I love you and pray for your peace at this time. I'm here if you need me," said Suga-T under the name suga_t_. Anyone with information about the killing may call police at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950, according to news reports. Anyone with video or pictures related to the shooting may email them to cidvideos@ Wes Woods II covers West County for the Ventura County Star. Reach him at 805-437-0262 or @JournoWes. This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Hip-hop rapper Too Short's brother reportedly killed in Oakland
