RBL POSSE VS RAPPIN' 4-TAY W/ LIVE BAND

Hit for hit. Bar for bar. Beat for beat. RBL Posse and Rappin’ 4Tay take it straight back to the streets as they step into Yoshi’s Oakland to see who truly holds the crown of the Sucka Free City. The Frisco Giantz return with an epic night of pure Bay Area entertainment, unleashing a heavy catalog of throwback slaps and timeless classics including “Don’t Give Me No Bammer Weed,” “The Players Club,” “Lesson to Be Learned,” “I’ll Be Around,” and more.

Witness certified Bay Area rap legends rock the stage LIVE alongside the Top Chef’s Band, DJ T.C., and DJ KSTYLE, with special guest appearances from Mac Mall, Keak Da Sneak, Totally Insane, 11/5, and additional surprise guests TBA. Hosted by the iconic voice of Herm Lewis of Black Panther Records, keeping the vibe on point.

Pull-up and Turn-up with two SF legends of the rap game for a night of Bay Love, energy & hip hop, all grown up—where Old School meets New School, unified under one roof, celebrating the culture that helped shape the sound of the Bay.

This is a Drug-Free, Drama-Free event presented by Black C, IRapworld & Hip Hop TV. Produced by Mark Elliott & The A-List Musiq Circle -Your Bay Area’s Who’s Who Entertainment Network. 

RAPPIN’ 4-TAY was born in San Francisco, California. His musical journey began shortly after completing high school when he made his debut on Too Short's album "Life Is...Too Short". However, his career faced a setback due to a ten-month imprisonment on drug charges.

Upon his release, Rappin' 4-Tay emerged with his debut album "Rappin' 4-Tay Is Back" in 1991, followed by "Don't Fight the Feelin'" in 1994, featuring hit tracks like "Playaz Club", "Dank Season", and "I'll Be Around". His music gained traction, notably with appearances on soundtracks, including "Problems" and "A Message for Your Mind" on the 'Dangerous Minds' soundtrack. Collaborations with renowned artists like 2Pac and Master P followed, contributing to his recognition within the music scene.

His career continued to evolve with subsequent releases such as "Gangsta Gumbo" in 2003 and "That's What You Thought" in 2007. Over the years, he participated in various collaborations, including work with E. Broussard, Mac Dre, and fellow artists in the Bay Area rap scene.

Rappin' 4-Tay has engaged in significant events, headlining the main stage at Seattle Hempfest in 2013 and making appearances in music videos, including one about Alcatraz Island alongside E Bone415 in May 2014.

In 2014, controversy arose when Rappin' 4-Tay spoke out against Drake for using lyrics from his 1994 song "Playaz Club" in the collaboration "Who Do You Love?" with YG. After an initial settlement and promise of compensation and future credits, it was revealed that the agreed-upon payment hadn't been made. Eventually, 4-Tay received royalties for his contributions to "Who Do You Love?" His contributions to both this single and "Playaz Club" were later auctioned for considerable sums, further marking his impact within the music industry.

Rappin' 4-Tay's career showcased a blend of successes, setbacks, and ongoing contributions to the rap scene, cementing his place in the history of West Coast Hip-Hop. This isn't his whole story, but we always suggest anyone who's a fan of the culture go read more for themselves. Much respect to Rappin 4-Tay; we appreciate your contributions to Hip-Hop.

RBL POSSE was formed in 1991 by Black C (Christian Mathews) and Mr. Cee (Kyle Church)from the Hunters Point neighborhood in San Francisco, California. Their first release, the self-produced "Don't Give Me No Bammer Weed," came out on In-a-Minute Records and made the Billboard magazine Hot Rap Singles chart, peaking at #16. Two albums followed: A Lesson to Be Learned, released in 1992, which peaked at #60 on the Billboard magazine Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and Ruthless by Law, released in 1994, which surpassed their debut by making it to #23, and also made The Billboard 200 at #197. In 1995, the group produced a solo record for group member Hitman (Ricky Herd) called Solo Creep.

Their impressive sales for regional indie releases attracted interest from Atlantic Records subsidiary Big Beat, which signed the group. Before they could deliver an album, Mr. Cee was shot nine times and killed near his home on Harbor Road on New Year's Day 1996. This murder set off a wave of retaliation killings in this section of the city. Black C also lost an eye in 1988 during the San Francisco gang wars in a drive-by shooting.

Black C and Hitman filled the void created by Mr. Cee's absence with various producers, including Rick Rock and MC Eiht, and released An Eye for an Eye in 1997. Musician and Co-producer Shannon Lacy also wrote and performed the instrumentation on "Strictly this game". The album peaked at #70 on The Billboard 200 chart and got as high as #14 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Another Hitman solo record was released in 1999, and in 2000, RBL Posse released a double album—Bootlegs and Bay Shit: The Resume. In May 2001, Hitman was shot in the leg in a gang-related shooting.

On February 3, 2003, Hitman was shot in the head while driving at the intersection of Whitney Young Circle and Hudson Avenue in San Francisco's Hunters Point neighborhood; he died in the hospital. 2001's Hostile Takeover proved to be the group's last album before Hitman's death.

Black C, the only surviving member of the group, has continued to release solo albums and RBL Posse-related material.