In this classic throwback episode of Drink Champs, N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN chop it up with the legend himself, Too Short! In this unforgettable conversation, Short shares his journey from Los Angeles to the Bay Area, offering insights into his roots and the evolution of his career. The legendary West Coast rapper dives into his experiences with pimp culture, providing a candid look at the lifestyle that influenced much of his music. Too Short also shares how he has managed to remain relevant in the ever-changing hip-hop scene. This episode is filled with lots of great stories that you don’t want to miss! Make some noise for Too Short!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆 - This episode was originally published on May 20th, 2016 *Listen and subscribe at https://www.drinkchamps.com Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:27 - Too $hort: First Pimp in Rap & Bay Area Pioneer 00:02:03 - Growing Up in South Central L.A. 00:02:20 - Moving to Oakland & Culture Shock 00:06:21 - How West Coast Culture Spread Across the U.S. 00:09:23 - Hip-Hop, and Street Influence 00:12:13 - Too $hort’s Pimp Game Origins & 70s Inspiration 00:15:25 - Iceberg Slim, Donald Goines & Game-Laced Literature 00:17:55 - Oakland's Music Scene & Independent Hustle 00:21:10 - Selling Out the Trunk: Bay Area DIY Grind 00:26:44 - Passing the Hustle Down & Staying Authentic 00:33:02 - Too $hort on Staying Outside the “Lyrical” Box 00:36:02 - Working with Biggie, Jay-Z & East Coast Respect 00:39:12 - Moving to Atlanta: Culture, Property & Strip Clubs 00:42:00 - Players Club vs. Real Strip Club Life 00:45:28 - Legends, Legacy & Collaborations 00:51:30 - The Difference Between a Pimp and a Player 00:57:33 - Too $hort Breaks Down Real Pimping Rules 00:1:03:17 - Wild Stories: Puerto Rican Day Parade & the Streets 00:1:10:52 - What If Rap Was Censored? Bootleg Bars Era 01:14:38 - Suge Knight Encounters & Death Row Tension 01:20:33 - Giving Game Back: Lessons for the Next Generation 01:23:59 - Bay Area Rap Politics: Oakland vs. Richmond 01:29:20 - Too $hort & E-40 Unite Against Industry Drama 01:35:45 - Early Days, Young Artists & Getting Turned Out 01:43:21 - The Dark Side of Pimping: Real Life Consequences 01:46:30 - Responsible Pimping? Too $hort’s Final Game 01:49:53 - Salute to a Legend: Toasting Too $hort Follow Drink Champs: https://www.instagram.com/drinkchamps https://www.twitter.com/drinkchamps https://www.facebook.com/drinkchamps https://www.youtube.com/drinkchamps DJ EFN https://www.crazyhood.com https://www.instagram.com/whoscrazy https://www.twitter.com/djefn https://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductions N.O.R.E. https://www.instagram.com/therealnoreaga https://www.twitter.com/noreaga