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The NBA All-Star Game is hitting The Bay and in celebration, the Golden State Warriors’ record label Golden State Entertainment is releasing a collection of songs from Bay Area artists including two legends. E-40 and Too $hort dropped a new single, “Had To,” from the upcoming For The Soil, led by Bay Area rapper and producer P-Lo, which comes out on Feb 12.
“‘Had To’ and ‘For the Soil’ represent a journey of passion, creativity, and connection,” said P-Lo in a statement. “It’s been an amazing experience collaborating with E-40 and Too $hort to create this track. Golden State Entertainment and the Warriors are leading the way in bridging music and sports, and I feel honored to have worked on this track with them. Bringing this vision to life with such legends and tying it to a team and culture I deeply admire has been unforgettable.”
Golden State Entertainment is the first record label owned by an NBA team. According to their website, GSE “produces compelling documentaries, drops cutting-edge music, and hosts events and experiences to tell the stories of those who shape and move culture around the globe.”
The label is headed by David Kelly, GSE’s Chief Business Officer and Former Executive Vice President of A&R for Def Jam Recordings and Executive Vice President for Capitol Music Group, No I.D.
Besides E-40 and Too $hort’s “Had To,” For the Soil also features Larry June, Kamaiyah, Saweetie, LaRussell, G-Eazy, thúy and YMTK on a track called “Players Holiday.”
“P-Lo, $hort, and I had to drop this one for The Bay,” said 40 Water in a statement. “‘Had To’ is that real player’s anthem, straight from the soil to the stars, so it’s only right we bring the energy!”
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game goes down February 16, 2025 and it will be the fourth time the Warriors will host the game and the first time since 2000. The game will be televised nationally by TNT for the 23rd and final consecutive year. It will return to NBC (which aired the game for 11 years prior to TNT taking over coverage) next season.
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According to KTVU, Wayne Shaw, the 61-year-old older brother of rap legend Too Short, tragically was shot and killed. Shaw reportedly lost his life during a botched robbery at a marijuana grow operation in East Oakland. Shaw was shot and killed around 7 a.m. on the 1200 block of 49th Avenue, near East 12th Street, while reportedly sleeping at the warehouse. Authorities believe the incident was an attempted robbery, with Shaw tragically caught in the crossfire while trying to protect the operation.
Police are still investigating the details surrounding the shooting, but early reports suggest that the suspects targeted the grow house with the intention of stealing marijuana or other valuable goods. Shaw’s decision to stand his ground and protect the operation ultimately led to his fatal encounter with the assailants.
As the older brother of Too Short, one of hip-hop’s most iconic figures, Wayne Shaw’s death has added another layer of heartbreak to an already tragic situation. Too Short, known for his contributions to West Coast rap, has yet to publicly comment on the loss of his brother, but the tragedy has left a lasting impact on both the local Oakland community and the hip-hop world at large. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are seeking justice for Shaw and his family.
More news to come as the story develops.
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