Too $hort

Too $hort

Country: US | Gender: male

Influential: 66.37% Fanbase: 55.60% Trending: 71.75%
As of: 2025-10-03

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Spinrilla • 27.96% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-03

2,051,595

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-03

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

Updated 2025-10-03 20:01:51 UTC

Genres

countrycountryhip-hop & raphip hoppop raprapsouthern hip hopwest coast rapgangster rapcali raphip-hop/rapgolden age hip hophyphyoakland hip hopcontemporary hip hop

Scores

Score: DMDB 66.40% | Fanbase 55.60% | Trending 71.80% | CAREER STAGE: MAINSTREAM

Biography

Too $hort, a pioneer of West Coast rap, rose to fame with his explicit tales of sexual prowess and street life, culminating in the RIAA-certified gold album Born to Mack in 1988. His coolheaded, vulgar verses and funk-infused beats set him apart, leading to six consecutive platinum albums and collaborations with hip-hop icons like 2Pac, the Notorious B.I.G., and Jay-Z. Born Todd Shaw in 1966, Too $hort's early grassroots efforts in Oakland led to a major-label deal with Jive Records, propelling him to mainstream success with hits like "The Ghetto" from $hort Dog's in the House.

Despite a temporary retirement in the late '90s, Too $hort's comeback with Can't Stay Away and subsequent independent releases solidified his status as a Bay Area legend. With a prolific output including standout tracks like "Blow the Whistle" and albums such as The Pimp Tape, he continues to influence the rap scene with his raw storytelling and infectious beats. Too $hort's enduring legacy as a trailblazer in the genre remains unmatched, showcasing his unwavering impact on the evolution of West Coast hip-hop.
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Too $hort Marketing Affinity & Brand Fit Data

Report Date: 2025-09-03

Too $hort is already in the conversation with 25-34 & 18-24 audiences in UNITED STATES, CHINA, PHILIPPINES. The audience is heavily male (66%), so brand cues around fashion, access, and lifestyle earn attention. Youtube produces steady reach (4,680 avg views per post); Instagram confirms credibility in-thread. Affinity proximity to Spinrilla, WNBA, Oldsmobile points directly to streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. For marketers, it’s a plug-and-play route to relevance.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low
How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.
Connection Strength
Artist Too $hort score 0.20%Low bucket.
Brand: SpinrillaBrand: WNBABrand: Oldsmobile
Followers:2,051,595
Engagements:4,143
Rate:0.2%
Posts:1,620
Views:4,680
Avg Likes:4,167
Avg Comments:198
Avg Views:4,680

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

MetricValueWhy It Matters
Social Snapshot Followers 2,051,595 · Engagements 4,143 · Rate 0.2%
Posts 1,620 · Views 4,680 · Avg Likes 4,167 · Avg Comments 198 · Avg Views 4,680
Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown 25-34: 42%
18-24: 30%
35-44: 20%
45-64: 5%
Largest: 25-34 (42%); next: 18-24 (30%)
Gender Split Female: 34%
Male: 66%
Non-binary/Other: 0%
Skews male (66%)
Top Countries UNITED STATES (72%)
CHINA (14%)
PHILIPPINES (4%)
EGYPT (4%)
CAMBODIA (3%)
Top regions: UNITED STATES (72%), CHINA (14%), PHILIPPINES (4%)
Platform Engagement Instagram: 3,680 avg likes/post · Tiktok: 0 avg views/post · Youtube: 4,680 avg views/post Best reach: Youtube 4,680 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 3,680 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Spinrilla
Score: 27.96
WNBA
Score: 23.23
Oldsmobile
Score: 22.41
Buick
Score: 20.42
Wingstop
Score: 14.96
Mixcloud
Score: 12.74
Amazon Music
Score: 12.24
Hennessy
Score: 11.76
Akai
Score: 11.22
Pro Tools
Score: 10.86
ESPN
Score: 9.98
iHeartRadio Music Awards
Score: 9.43
Brand Category Score
Spinrilla 27.96
WNBA 23.23
Oldsmobile 22.41
Buick 20.42
Wingstop 14.96
Mixcloud 12.74
Amazon Music 12.24
Hennessy 11.76
Akai 11.22
Pro Tools 10.86
ESPN 9.98
iHeartRadio Music Awards 9.43
Los Angeles Lakers 9.02
Benihana 8.02
New Era 7.62
Maybach 7.16
SoundCloud 6.94
Sole Collector 6.75
CNN 6.38
FOX 6.25
Beats Electronics 6.24
NFL 5.98
NBA 5.69
Pioneer 5.68
MTV 5.67
Sneakerhead 5.39
Verizon 4.89
Kickstagram 4.85
FedEx 4.72
Cadillac 4.68
Nice Kicks 4.55
Ableton 4.32
Stüssy 4.07
Kodak 3.96
NBC 3.91
Mortal Kombat 3.90
Comedy Central 3.85
Spotify Music 3.81
Carhartt 3.78
Walmart 3.73
Coors 3.71
Barber Shop Connect 3.69
Universal 3.47
Versace 3.43
Gatorade 3.21
Timberland 3.14
Coachella 3.13
GMC 3.09
Acura 2.99
Columbia Pictures 2.93

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Artist: Too $hort

Date Range: 2025-10-03 → 2025-10-03
Total Airplay Time: 0h 0m 0s across 0 Radio Stations

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Top 10 Songs Played Today

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Total Streams (2025-08-30)

Total: 3,343,257

PLATFORM TOTAL %
Spotify Spotify 2,820,612 84.37%
Last.fm Last.fm 522,645 15.63%
Anghami Anghami 0 0.00%
Audiomack Audiomack 0 0.00%
Jiosaavn Jiosaavn 0 0.00%
Pandora Pandora 0 0.00%
Tidal Tidal 0 0.00%
Yandex Yandex 0 0.00%
YouTube Artist YouTube Artist 0 0.00%

Radio Spins (2025-08-31)

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Aired At Song Station Location Duration (s)
2025-08-31 10:47:52 Bossy KOPW-FM (Omaha's Power 106.9 FM) Plattsmouth, NE, US 237
2025-08-31 09:13:51 Blow the Whistle R&B 102.9 Berkeley, CA, US 119
2025-08-31 08:31:29 Blow the Whistle KOPW-FM (Omaha's Power 106.9 FM) Plattsmouth, NE, US 130
2025-08-31 07:46:27 Shake That Monkey KRBQ San Francisco, CA, US 269
2025-08-31 07:16:43 Blow the Whistle KRRL-FM Real 92.3 Los Angeles, CA, US 88
2025-08-31 05:19:56 Gettin' It (feat. Parliament Funkadelic) KRBQ San Francisco, CA, US 60
2025-08-31 03:42:42 Shake That Monkey KBXX Houston, TX, US 8
2025-08-31 03:38:42 Blow the Whistle KBXX Houston, TX, US 80
2025-08-31 03:08:02 Blow the Whistle WBMX-FM (JAMS Chicago 104.3 FM) Chicago, IL, US 80
2025-08-31 02:30:48 Blow the Whistle WPWX-FM Chicago, IL, US 19

Popularity (2025-10-02)

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