Geto Boys | |
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| Also known as | Ghetto Boys (1986–1990) |
| Origin | Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1986–2019 |
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Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) was an American hip hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas. They saw commercial success in the 1990s with the lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D. The group became best known for their 1991 single "Mind Playing Tricks on Me", which peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] Formed in 1986, the group was active until the 2019 death of Bushwick Bill.
The Geto Boys became notorious for lyrics which discussed controversial subject matter, including misogyny, violence, psychotic experiences, and drug addiction. About.com 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."[2]