Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966), better known by the stage nameToo Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an Americanrapper, producer, and actor. He is best known for his hit songs like "The Ghetto" and "Blow the Whistle". Too Short is one of the very few musicians to have been able to collaborate with both 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. during the height of their careers.