Erica Escarcega – Celebrity Wife of Todd Anthony Shaw

Real Name:	Erica Escarcega
Birthday:	October 20, 1980
Net Worth:	N/A
Height:	170
Occupation:	Wife of American Rapper And Record Producer Too Short

You might not have heard of Erica Escarcega. But you have certainly heard of her husband. He goes by the name Todd Anthony Shaw, but most people know him as Too $hort. He is a famous American rapper and record producer.

Today, we will talk about how he and his wife Erica Escarcega met and started their love story.

Quick Bio

Erica is famous for her relationship with Too Short. But how much do you know about her? According to her biography, she was born in October 1980 in the United States.

She was raised in the US by her American parents with her siblings. Escarcega had a great childhood growing up in the neighborhood her parents raised her.

There are not many details regarding the names of her parents and siblings. We know she finished elementary school and high school education at local schools.

Most details about her private life and professional life are secret. She chooses not to disclose them to the public.

It might be hard when you are married to a celebrity rapper. Her husband Too Short has a successful career in the entertainment industry as a rapper, musician, and record producer.

Erica enjoys playing video games and watching movies as hobbies. Speaking of her favorite sports, she enjoys watching hockey and cricket. And her favorite country and city to travel to is Moscow in Russia.

Married Life

How and when did she meet her boyfriend and future husband Todd Anthony Shaw? According to many sources, they have been married since 2000. And they were dating for a while even before that.

The main reason for her popularity and appearance in the spotlight is because of her marriage to Too $hort.

They met when she was only 19 years. That happened in 1999, and reports say that she was the one to make the first move.

A year later, they tied the knot. They had an intimate ceremony with only close family and friends in attendance.

Many people outside of their marriage label Anthony as “sexist”. But those reports do not hurt his fame among his female fan base.

Before getting married to Erica, he dated Monica Payne and Karrine Steffans. And after getting married to his beautiful wife, there have been no reports of outside affairs.

They have divided their chores perfectly. Todd rules the music industry, while Erica is the boss at home. The couple has been married for more than two decades now.

Erica and Todd have one daughter together, Octavia Shaw, and one that Erica had before. Erica had Javoni Christina from her past relationship. Yet, Todd has accepted her as her own. There is no information about the biological father of Javoni Christina.

Who Is Her Husband, Too $hort?

Let’s talk a bit about the husband of Erica Escarcega, Todd Anthony Shaw. He is a renowned record producer, actor, and rapper.

Known by his stage name Too Short, he is among the self-made artists who started from the bottom. He was a music enthusiast from a young age.

Born in April 1966, he became famous in the West Coast hip hop scene in the late 1980s. His lyrics were often based on pimping and promiscuity, as well as drug culture and street survival. His most popular songs remain Blow the Whistle and The Ghetto.

Many people and music experts consider him a West Coast rap pioneer, as he began producing in 1983. By 1987, he released his fourth album, Born to Mack which attracted the attention of big labels like Jive Records.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, he and his family moved to Oakland, California in the 1980s. That is why most people know him as one of the best Oakland rappers.

Fun fact: before he was rapping, he was a drummer in the band at Fremont High School in Oakland. Todd started his journey as a street rapper and eventually made a name for himself.

He started in the 1980s when along with a high school friend, Freddy B, produced custom songs called special requests locally on cassette for people in the Bay Area.

Anthony is also an actor, as he appeared in the movie Menace II Society. Too Short collaborated with Lady Gaga in 2013 for her upcoming album Artpop.

In November 2018, he released his 20th album, titled The Pimp Tape. It was six years after his last release.

Net Worth

Erica Escarcega does not have any earnings, as she is a housewife taking care of the household. Luckily, her husband Too Short has a successful career.

As a big-name rapper and record producer, he has managed to amass a net worth of more than $15 million.

Too Short has released 20 albums, which have resulted in sales of well over $10 million in the United States. He also earns money through his line of merchandise.

Todd and Erica are living a lavish lifestyle in their mansion. They built a 4,951-square-foot house in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2000. It has six bedrooms and five bathrooms.