Geto Boys

Geto Boys
Geto Boys
Also known as	Ghetto Boys; (1986–1990)
Origin	Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Southern hip hop; hardcore hip hop; gangsta rap; G-funk; horrorcore;
Years active	1986–2019
Labels	Rap-a-Lot; Def American;
Past members	Willie D; Scarface; Bushwick Bill; Raheem; Sir Rap-A-Lot; Sire Jukebox; Prince Johnny C; DJ Ready Red; Big Mike;

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]

^ "Geto Boys Biography". Broadway World. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
^ Adaso, Henry. "25 Best Rap Groups of All-Time". About.com. Retrieved March 27, 2014.

[1] "Geto Boys Biography". Broadway World. Retrieved September 5, 2018.

[2] Adaso, Henry. "25 Best Rap Groups of All-Time". About.com. Retrieved March 27, 2014.

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Geto Boys
Also known as	Ghetto Boys (1986–1990)
Origin	Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Southern hip hop hardcore hip hop gangsta rap G-funk horrorcore
Years active	1986–2019
Labels	Rap-a-Lot Def American

Past members	Willie D Scarface Bushwick Bill Raheem Sir Rap-A-Lot Sire Jukebox Prince Johnny C DJ Ready Red Big Mike