Oakland hip-hop veteran Too $hort opened up in a new Billboard Takes Us Out video segment ahead of Super Bowl LX this weekend, discussing the Bay Area’s musical influence, his connection to the region’s culture and his recent experience seeing Bad Bunny live. In the interview filmed in Oakland, Too $hort reflected on the enduring impact of the city’s hip-hop scene, mentioning iconic figures and how local beats and rhythms have shaped his career. He also touched on the ongoing Super Bowl festivities in the Bay Area, noting the vibrant atmosphere and the musical energy leading up to the big game.

On the topic of Bad Bunny’s performances, Too $hort said he had attended one of the Puerto Rican star’s shows in 2024 and was struck by the crowd, specifically recalling the impressive turnout and his humorous claim that he “needed a neck brace” the next day from looking around at the concertgoers. In addition to discussing that show, he reflected on how Bay Area music traditions intersect with major cultural moments like the Super Bowl weekend.

Too $hort’s comments also included a nod to his own anthem “Blow the Whistle,” which has found a new life with football fans, and his upcoming performance with fellow Bay Area legend E-40 at the NFL Honors event in San Francisco just before Super Bowl LX.

His interview highlighted the sustained relevance of his work within hip-hop and the broader cultural landscape as music and sports merge during one of the year’s biggest entertainment moments.