History of the Bay: Rappin' 4-Tay

Rappin' 4-Tay is a pioneering rapper from San Francisco's Fillmore District. After being discovered by Too Short and joining the Dangerous Crew, 4-Tay became a local superstar. He cofounded Ragtop Records and dropped his biggest hit "Playaz Club" through a major label deal with EMI. Although legal troubles interrupted his career, 4-Tay recorded classics with 2pac, Mac Dre, Suga Free Messy Marv, and many more. He came into national attention again when he initiated a lawsuit against Drake for using his lyrics on "Who Do U Love" with YG. After a diagnosis with myeloma cancer, 4-Tay has been staying strong and fighting to stay healthy and active.

Support 4-Tay: https://beats4hope.org and https://rappin4-tay.com

4-Tay's autobiography: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ill-be-around-anthony-forte/1147810982

4-Tay wines: https://vallejocellars.com/4tay-collection

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00:00 Intro

02:16 Fillmore to HP

06:53 KPOO & local hip-hop

10:32 Home Turf & early style

14:36 Too Short & the Dangerous Crew

18:57 Fly & Frankie J, Ragtop Records

24:32 Player’s Club

29:24 Off Parole

32:20 2pac

38:39 Messy Marv & street struggles

43:12 Mac Dre & Suga Free

45:12 Drake dispute 

49:17 Fighting cancer