When Raheem and Sir Rap-A-Lot left, the group added DJ Ready Red, Prince Johnny C, and Little Billy, the dancer who later came to be known as Bushwick Bill.
The original Ghetto Boys consisted first of Raheem, The Sire Jukebox and Sir Rap-A-Lot. ranked the Geto Boys No. 10 on its list of the 25 Best Rap Groups of All-Time, describing them as " southern rap pioneers who paved the way for future southern hip-hop acts." History The Geto Boys earned notoriety for lyrics covering controversial topics such as misogyny, violence, psychotic experiences, and drug addiction. The group was formed in 1986, and was active until the 2019 death of Bushwick Bill. 1 on the Hot Rap Songs and #23 on the Billboard Hot 100. The Geto Boys enjoyed success in the 1990s with the group's classic lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D, earning several certified albums and hit singles, including " Mind Playing Tricks on Me" which reached No. Listen to Geto Boys' 1991 track 'Mind Playing Tricks On Me' below.Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) was an American hip-hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas.
He was reportedly under the influence of alcohol and PCP. Their most successful album was 1996's 'The Resurrection'.īushwick Bill claims he died and came back to life in 1991 after shooting himself in the eye during an argument with his girlfriend. From then on, Geto Boys mainly consisted of Bushwick Bill alongside Scarface and Willie D. The group originally consisted of Bushwick Bill, Prince Johnny C, The Sire Jukebox, Sir Rap-A-Lot, Raheem and DJ Ready Red, but the group split following a little success of debut album 'Making Trouble'. Media outlets prematurely announced his death earlier yesterday, leading to his son posting on Instagram "My dad IS NOT dead." However, his publicist later confirmed his death.īushwick Bill, real name Richard Shaw, was a founding member of the Houston-based Geto Boys, known for their controversial gangsta rap lyrics. The rapper passed away last night (June 9), aged 52, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Geto Boys rapper Bushwick Bill (pictured centre) has died.
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