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Too $hort's 23rd Album Honors Son, Marks 20-Year Anniversary

7/31/2026

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Rapper Too $hort released his 23rd album “Sir Too $hort Vol. 2: Drink & Smoke” on Friday.
Producer Lil Jon produced the album and dedicated it to his son DJ Young Slade, who died after recording.
The release coincides with the 20-year anniversary of Too $hort’s 2006 hit “Blow the Whistle.”
Too $hort said he will keep making music until the wheels fall off, rejecting age-based retirement.

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Rapper Too $hort released his 23rd album “Sir Too $hort Vol. 2: Drink & Smoke” on Friday.
Producer Lil Jon produced the album and dedicated it to his son DJ Young Slade, who died after recording.
The release coincides with the 20-year anniversary of Too $hort’s 2006 hit “Blow the Whistle.”
Too $hort said he will keep making music until the wheels fall off, rejecting age-based retirement.