Too $hort Taps Diplo for Electronic Pivot

Too $hort isn't slowing down. The West Coast icon is stepping into the electronic dance music lane, and he's got Diplo steering the ship.

According to sources, $hort has always had love for the EDM world—this isn't some random cash grab or desperate pivot. What makes this move real is that Diplo's been in his corner for years, putting in the mentorship work to help the legend navigate this new sound. That's not a quick collab; that's a genuine partnership.

It's a bold move for someone with $hort's catalog and legacy, but hip-hop heads crossing over to electronic production isn't unprecedented. What matters here is the credibility on both sides—Diplo knows how to build bridges between genres, and Too $hort isn't the type to do anything half-speed. Whether this becomes a full album project or a series of tracks remains to be seen, but this is the kind of late-career exploration that keeps legends relevant without selling out their name.

More details on what's coming next are still under wraps.

Read the full story at TMZ → https://www.tmz.com/2026/10/26/diplo-gives-too-short-a-new-look/