Listen to Geto Boys' 1991 track 'Mind Playing Tricks On Me' below. He was reportedly under the influence of alcohol and PCP. Scarface may be a big shot as the CEO of Def Jam South and a successful solo artist, Bushwick and Willie D may have their own solo projects. 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. The Geto Boys have always been a little bit ahead of their time, which is why after a career spanning three different decades they’re still having to fight for the props and recognition they deserve. From then on, Geto Boys mainly consisted of Bushwick Bill alongside Scarface and Willie D. Bushwick Bill, who is a dwarf, is best known for being shot in the eye. 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'. Geto Boys - Mind Playing Tricks On Me (Video) from the album We Cant Be Stopped (1991) Subscribe to UPROXX Video and ring the bell to turn on notificati. As each of the Geto Boys (Scarface, Willie D and Bushwick Bill) takes a verse. 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. Scarface / Life goes on in the streets of my hood when you die / But some cry, and gets by, while others. The rapper passed away last night (June 9), aged 52, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Before the release of the album, Bushwick Bill had lost an eye in a shooting incident with his girlfriend, and the cover featured Willie D and Scarface wheeling. Geto Boys rapper Bushwick Bill (pictured centre) has died.
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