RBL POSSE VS RAPPIN’ 4-TAY W/ LIVE BAND (Fri, 8/14/26)

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 Loveenergy & 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.