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Too $hort Mourns Loss of Older Brother, Wayne Shaw, After Fatal Shooting in East Oakland
Bay Area rap legend Too $hort shared an emotional tribute to his older brother, Wayne Shaw, who tragically lost his life this week in an apparent robbery in East Oakland. In a series of heartbreaking videos posted on social media Thursday, January 30, Too $hort offered fans a raw glimpse into his grief, processing the devastating news through music while driving.
In the first video, Too $hort let the soulful sounds of the Ohio Players’ 1977 track “Angel” fill the car as he silently nodded to the beat, tears streaming down his face. The simple caption, “Real tears,” captured the weight of his sorrow.
In the second video, the legendary rapper listened to another Ohio Players classic, “Pain” from 1972. His words in the caption reflected the depth of his pain and the emotional toll he was facing: “Ain’t really replying to a lot of texts or answering calls right now, I can’t.” It was a vulnerable moment that resonated deeply with his followers, as he opened up about his inability to cope with the loss in the public eye.
As the community mourns the tragic loss, numerous figures from the hip-hop world—E-40, Daz Dillinger, Warren G, and others—have rallied to offer their support and condolences.
The circumstances surrounding Wayne Shaw’s death remain unclear. The suspects who shot Shaw during the apparent robbery remain at large, with no arrests made at this time. The loss has left a void in both Too $hort’s personal life and the Bay Area hip-hop community.
As Too $hort continues to process his grief, the outpouring of support from his peers highlights the deep connections and unity that often come together in the face of such tragedies. Too $hort’s powerful expression of grief also serves as a reminder of the pain that many experience behind closed doors, even for those we admire in the public eye.
Our thoughts are with Too $hort and his family as they navigate this unimaginable loss.
