Too $hort

One of the first rappers on the west coast. Too $hort loves women and women love him. Everybody loves Too $hort.

A: Ayo!? What's that dope ass track you playin'?
X: It's Too $hort. Cocktales to be exact.
A: Why do you spell it "Cocktales" and not "Cocktails"?
X: Because he tells a ton of crazy ass stories about his past sexual intercourses.

But how'd you figure out the spelling if we were talking?