The Hollywood Reporter revealed on Wednesday (March 5) that Armstrong has joined fellow Oaktown legend rapper Too $hort as part of the ownership

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong and rapper Too $hort are attempting to keep baseball alive in the Bay Area. The music icons are joining the ownership group of the Oakland Ballers, a new independent team attempting to keep baseball alive in the city.

East Bay rap icon Too Short and Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong are getting behind the Oakland Ballers. The team announced on Wednesday that the two internationally renowned musicians — both of whom have East Bay roots — will be joining the team’s ownership group.