Geto Boys

The Geto Boys were an American hip-hop group originally formed in Houston. In the 1990s, they had commercial success with a lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Willie D, and Scarface.

Houston's Geto Boys arrived in 1989 with "Grip It! On That Other Level," but it took the volatile chemistry of Bushwick Bill, Willie D, and Scarface to make "Mind Playing Tricks on Me" an undeniable classic—a paranoia-soaked narrative that redefined Southern rap's psychological depth. Scarface emerged as the group's artistic anchor, his production sensibilities and lyrical precision elevating the crew beyond shock value, while Bushwick Bill's unhinged delivery and Willie D's social commentary created a three-headed monster that Rick Rubin's Def American label couldn't ignore. Their 1991 sophomore album became a blueprint for introspective gangsta rap, influencing everything from UGK to OutKast while sparking endless censorship debates that only amplified their reach.