Rappin' 4-Tay (born Anthony Forté) is an American rapper from San Francisco. He debuted on Life Is...Too Short (Too $hort) but was soon arrested on drug charges. After his release, Rappin' 4-Tay released Rappin' 4-Tay Is Back (1992, 1992 in music), followed by Don't Fight the Feeling. While the albums won him a devoted fanbase, especially in the San Francisco area, his mainstream success was scarce. In 1995 (see 1995 in music), 4-Tay released I'll Be Around, followed by Off Parole (1996, 1996 in music), 4 tha Hard Way (1997, 1997 in music) and Introduction to the Mackin' (1999, 1999 in music).