RappinΓÇÖ 4-Tay

San Francisco rapper Rappin' 4-Tay, also known as Anthony Forté, gained recognition in the early 1990s with his debut album "Rappin' 4-Tay Is Back!!!" released in 1992 under Rag Top Records. His gritty and authentic style resonated with local audiences, especially with his second album "Don't Fight the Feelin'" in 1994. Despite a brief prison stint for selling marijuana, he continued to release music, with albums like "I'll Be Around" in 1995 and "Off Parole" in 1996. Throughout his career, Rappin' 4-Tay maintained a hardcore approach that eschewed glamorizing inner-city life, earning him a loyal following in the Bay Area and beyond.