Toddy Tee is a rapper from Los Angeles, California, who rose to prominence in the mid 1980s. Born Todd Howard, he is best known for his hit single “The Batterram,” which was released in 1985 and became an anthem for the city’s hip-hop scene. The song’s lyrics, which describe the Los Angeles Police Department’s armored vehicle used for forced entries, spoke to the experiences of those living in South Central LA at the time. Toddy Tee’s music is considered a pioneering force in West Coast hip-hop, influencing later artists such as N.W.A and Dr. Dre.