Legendary rapper Bushwick Bill talks Geto Boys and creating Mind Playing Tricks On Me

Legendary Houston rapper Bushwick hasn't done an interview in years. He Stopped by the Blessed Beatz Show to give his exclusive story of how he became a member of the Houston based group Geto Boys and explains how the hit "Mind Playing Tricks On Me" happened.
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[@joeshmo3868]

I used to think he was crazy and weird but the brother is actually very intelligent and well spoken

[@damienholland9244]

@Keeping It Real His lyrics didn't help lol.

[@ricosalvaje5802]

Bill was a little weird. Very smart also. Most people that are smart are also eccentric.

[@BigJordan92708]

Robery Salley I mean getting drunk An high off coke An jumping off cliffs an out of moving cars just might over shadow some things lol

[@BigJordan92708]

Robery Salley also pulled a Gun on Willie D during a argument 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@BigJordan92708]

Robery Salley Lil MF had skills no doubt An is a legend, but his antics kinda overshadow how good he really was that’s the sad part 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@mzcarmen1677]

RIP Bushwick Bill....a true legend in Hip Hop!!!

[@terrenceharris-hughes4436]

Facts

[@vernidiahicks1456]

R I.H. Bushwick bill

[@jefferyjohnson4691]

R.I.P G

[@PiriPiri175]

not only in hiphop….

[@DR.DisInfect]

Sorry... little people

[@TXpete]

I bumped into Bushwick at a Walmart in Atascosita years ago. His daughter was a baby then and he stopped to talk for a bit. I was with my son who was about 12 at the time and he couldn’t believe we just talked to this guy ( he loves the geto boys). I grew up in 5th ward and saw Bill and the other members of Geto Boys all the time at the local McDonalds when I was his age. Bushwick was Totally down to earth, we talked music, religion, kids, and life. Wise Man

[@MakaveliMinded]

Yep ,..... Lockwood,Calvacade,.Lyons ave,... Collingsworth,.... Crane,... Hirsh rd etc.,.... yea dig WARD Squad

[@joemcdonald8293]

i worked at a beer store in dallas and he was there with menace clan....he asked "where the L at kuz" me being a dog just ignored him not know it was bill....hahhaa

[@ricksmith4460]

stop lying!!!

[@davidross6002]

I met Bush at a Krogers off of S. Braeswood. He was with 2 yella bones right after The Otha Damn Level of the Game. We spoke and I have him ups.

[@mohamedislam7211]

Has he got one eye

[@geraldwarren4593]

His son looks just like him..

[@ariefraiser140]

Just glancing at it I thought man Bushwick hasn't aged.

[@ariefraiser140]

@squad mafia gang You do know sons don't automatically look so similar to their fathers like Bushwick's son do don't you?

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

Yes his twin

[@aderlinejohnson8566]

Yes didn't know til I seen him

[@stephenyoung5349]

Too much

[@johnoulds3003]

I feel that all these OG' S need to come back and shut this crazy shit down!!!

[@rougeblues1590]

John Oulds Or put some real, solid youngsters on.

[@everydaydre1185]

John Oulds they been bringing it many if them but whos supporting ?

[@everydaydre1185]

Glenn Robertson both

[@arkhitektz3150]

careful what you wish for...did you see willy d's new shit?some wack ass trap garbage with some bullshit-ass "future" 20 words a minute flow...a fuckin embarrassment

[@tonydeshae7901]

Agreed

[@thegodnykilrashad]

He's very well spoken.. Shout out to Bill the living legend

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

Yup always was well spoken. Always enjoyed this voice.

[@timthechampmanimtellingu5373]

Yea Bill.. Always spit real facts💯

[@josephdaley1720]

Why wouldn't/shouldn't he be well spoken? That's not a compliment. When white people are well spoken, do we need to announce it?

[@502skater502]

Jerome Bailey Right? I'm white so I wasn't even trying to say that shit because it's for real not my place. I'm a big golden age hip hop fan though. "Whitey always tell em oh he speak so well" -Nas

[@SuggmaBish]

Now he's just a legend. R.I.P.

[@ConTrollerNorth2]

No one praises the man for what he should be known for. His wisdom and intelligence. Dude was always kicking knowledge on his interviews.

[@billgreenidge6740]

I miss this brother. He embodied hip hop. He was a walking history class.

[@mojoe3012]

I had forgotten that Bushwick was such an intellectual with diverse talents. He is by definition a true renaissance man. It is nice to see a rapper not feel the need to play dumb for clout. This interview really made me feel good. 👍🏾

[@marcuss1526]

Bill is very articulate and knowledgeable about the rap culture!!!

[@dp7047]

💯💯

[@nosihctadraner2475]

You can tell he made his son laugh all the time and he looked up to his father.

[@rickexcelarms]

Bushwick Bill. Thank you for the timeless & classic tunes. " This year Halloween fell on a weekend" legendary line. Rest In Peace

[@jeremymorrical5810]

bushwick is a Houston legend. even if he's not from the H. He's done so much for Houston's hip hop culture. big up bill

[@jvonnjvonn4688]

He from Brooklyn tho

[@Alex-dn5hi]

If he was edited out of every single geto boyz track, he wouldn't be missed.

[@h2bfz098]

@@Alex-dn5hi your tripping cause a majority of the people like scarface and bushwick the most

[@Alex-dn5hi]

@Lee Biggs nope

[@Alex-dn5hi]

@@h2bfz098 you got one part right..scarface gets the majority vote.

[@williammason475]

Mad respect to Bushwick Bill!

[@alfredojimenez7897]

Damn,Bushwick a real smart deep and humble dude mayne,str8 LEGEND💯👍👍

[@blessednash5786]

Came here pay my respects rest up king rest in paradise

[@JeremyGalloway]

He has such a great voice. Both musically and when he’s just speaking. Iconic!

[@DeanDangerousTDD7]

Damn …… Just with in the first 6 minutes of the interview, Bushwick Bill kicked more knowledge about hip-hop than most new artist today could if given 6 hours.

[@alanduff1054]

more knowledge about hip-hip than older artist TOO

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

NO SHADE but HE IS A LEGEND HE NEEDS TIME TO TELL HIS HISTORY!! IT FELT AS IF THE INTERVIEWER WAS RUSHING HIM!! OMG...IT WAS GETTING ON MY NERVES!!! YEAH!! RIGHT!! NICE!! OKAY!! WOW!! YEAH!! YEAH!! YEAH!! REALLY!!

[@anthonypeters44]

Yes he was being rushed and the guy kept interrupting bill.

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

@@anthonypeters44 YES!!!! Ridiculous.

[@leroyricks2776]

Like he won’t listening to nothing Bill was saying. Terrible interview skills!

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

@@leroyricks2776 AGREED.

[@All_Eyes_On_G]

This man needs to write a book. He deff has a ear for music, reminds me of Eazy E in a way. Wasn't the best rapper or writer but knew what they wanted and went for it. Respect.

[@skynyrdnemoy2418]

Reminds me of eazy e cause they’re the same height 😂

[@afrolatina7626]

He wrote a book rescently

[@drewrod7016]

@@afrolatina7626 eazy e did? Damn

[@toobigpromotion9648]

Bushwick was a great rapper

[@All_Eyes_On_G]

@@afrolatina7626 Whats the name of it?

[@dundeal7164]

Hip hop was filled with intelligent & articulate brothas & sistas in tha era & bushwick was one of them! Don't know what the hell happened to this generation!

[@shemuelisrael4871]

Drug's is what happened

[@joshnippleton3449]

Stop that old head mentality... You sound ignorant.

[@damienholland9244]

@@joshnippleton3449 I'm 42 and I remember NWA in the 1980s and the way rap sounded between then and now. The level of articulation has definitely gone down. There are exceptions, of course. This is across the board, though. The country's articulation level has gone down.

[@joshnippleton3449]

Look people, It's gonna keep changing regardless of what we think.. Maybe the culture will totally collapse into itself and become what it was before, you never know. So I think it's best to keep our heads up and stop whining about what it's like now. Alot of people have gone through a childhood where their parents never understood their interests and we're now in a time where nobody gives any less of a fuck then parents do. I might become like you when I grow old and have kids and I might not understand their interests/music taste but I'll try to at least be optimistic about the future. Peace and Love ✌💙

[@cynthiajay9399]

@@joshnippleton3449 wow so well said, ,am an old school mama,53 in my day James brown,,,OLE MOTOWN~ right through to ~Bobby Brown!!!! ~ My kid's ~Tupac ~ The World is all about change,just in joy the ride,take some leave domed an be happy that's what matters, as for parents that don't relatto their OFF spring, ,,,Plain an simple ~~ they just don't want , no other reason In the world, ,,peace an *ONE Love to our Generation an as for our ew an> future generation> be Blessed ~FOR you all are ~~OUR LEGACY ~~

[@zealousjay1993]

Damn .. This dude is actually Brooklyn ... He carried Bushwick as His name ... Brooklyn hold this W ...and then hold this L cause we lost Him .. RIP Bushwick

[@stellabellafontay9366]

💖

[@davidmartinez9804]

Yea he is old school Bushwick which was crazy back in his day. When I first heard Ghetto Boys thought they were all from the South then why is this dude called Bushwick?... oh sh*t he's from NY 😎

[@TripleO.GTemp74]

RIP Bushwick. A real hip hop legend.

[@reelspilltv]

Bushwick Bill is well spoken, enlightened and intelligent.

[@keithusery723]

That Willie D yelling impersanation had me weak, it damn show had his Son dying laughing 😆🤣😃😂😂😂

[@RayzorBlade]

Willie D and his Damn yellin lmao

[@thill6598]

Omg I was so weak

[@disasteraka]

YEAH THAT SHIT WAS FUNNY BUSHWICK BILL A REAL MF. AND THAT IMITATION WAS😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@macn4u]

Next Door To Bob Marley Nuff Said. Excellent video Bushwick Bill all the way from Bmore Md. True legend💪🏾

[@savinay4812]

Bushwick has always been a intellectual.

[@breathefire7118]

Hell yeah.

[@jasonchristian5204]

Absolutely

[@shawnmiller6702]

Savinay doctor Wolfgang von bushwick the barbarian barbarian bill. Legend "beautiful mind"

[@Dee_Nice89]

'I'm Bushwick Bill, But Call Me ChuckWick!' Rest Heavenly Bushwick Bill, The Biggest Little Man We Ever Knew #GetoBoys4Life

[@Hitler98860]

We talking about geto boys

[@jonduflee8920]

Wow I didn't realize how deep this brother is salute Bushwick his hiphop history is certified

[@jonduflee8920]

@Ju D nah I'm in my 30's Idk how I missed it definitely a huge hip-hop fan

[@rashawnsmallersr387]

Bushwick Bill!!! My man!!! Much love ✊🏾✊🏾

[@WhispersOfRuins]

I always felt Bushwick was a super intelligent man this confirms it, rip man.

[@gX-sp3to]

Bill look like he built a Beautiful life

[@smily426]

I grow up on ghetto boys and always like his voice and verses was raw man,salute from Croatia

[@marioboyd557]

I want to visit Croatia

[@marioboyd557]

Is your country safe for afro Americans

[@GrabinGears]

Good shit bro

[@smily426]

Offcourse man

[@marioboyd557]

@@smily426 what's the Visa policy for Americans?

[@nessaj4522]

This don't sound like somebody ready to leave earth. It just don't. He was ready to live.

[@johnnyz5095]

Vanessa Riley sad how life can be taken away so abruptly from someone that has abundant life left to live. R.i.p bushwick rap godfather

[@JB0010]

Dwarfs use to get treated like sub humans a few hundred years ago, normalization is never ok

[@garionbush5906]

@@JB0010 What are you talking about?

[@JB0010]

@@garionbush5906 Been watching too much news. I don't even know bro

[@stellabellafontay9366]

@@JB0010 🤯

[@rfinestl.a.r8193]

Wow Bushwick! Underrated brother. Rest in Power and Peace 🙏🏿

[@o.v.9110]

"It was about flawssin skill not who can kill" that's a bar.

[@khyreestargell7548]

Bill are a real brother I had a blessing meeting him in Griffin,Ga the brother dapped me up and what he didn't know I have all his solos

[@scottieblaze1]

Much love, respect & blessings to Bushwick Bill & his family. He'll always be a BIG man in my memory. He's was a smarter, wiser and better man than he gets credit for...

[@seagramrip187]

Hands down legend been listening to bushwick since late 80s that song ever so clear to be honest never heard probably never will hear anything like that again dead set legend bro

[@afrolatina7626]

💯💯💯me too

[@dnredd1811]

Respect to Bill and his beautiful family.

[@Lilbushwick1]

Travis Garrison respect

[@samdiggy_d]

One of the realest, a real hip hop head! Rest in Paradise Bushwick Bill!!!

[@onemusicgroup8249]

This sht was too funny! Mind playin tricks was the first real rap record to make me fall in love with rap. rip bushwick. What a great cat. This is the first interview i ever watched of him. Thank yall for sharing

[@UltimateKeyboardWarrior]

Mind Playing Tricks On Me was, is and will be one of the greatest track ever on my play list. Forever classic for sure. RIP Bushwick.

[@Dantearmstrong007]

Good interview. A smart wise man

[@artiuslincecum4976]

A real living legend hands down

[@JD-ml7cg]

Real OG he speaks very proper and educated.

[@baghdadwarrior039]

This is more like a history lesson more so than an interview! I love my generation! Pay attention folks! R.I.P. Bushwick!

[@3BubbleJGray]

So many gems dropped!

[@ewreckd1]

Probably the best interview I’ve seen this year

[@everydaydre1185]

James Howard he's Great subject

[@jasonmurphee414]

Agreed

[@candlercando]

Great subject but the interviewer is not good. He spent so much time talking about Mind Playing Tricks when Bill had so much more than that, the Geto Boys were already big before that. Bill mentioned Mind of a Lunatic and it went right over this guys head and because of this, a lot was left on the table.

[@jasonmurphee414]

@@candlercando im guessing you think you would have done a better job...lol

[@candlercando]

Jason Murphee speaking of job, when Geto Boys did Mind Playing Tricks, that was a great job...

[@barrylandry4447]

I agree dude is very intelligent. God bless and RIP...❤

[@garrettdebeau]

Ran into Bill at an underground thrash metal show in LA. Unbelievably cool guy, I was surprised to see him at such a random type of show, but he was all about it. We hung out for a solid 20 minutes, discussing all types of stuff and just shooting the shit, talked about how hip hop and metal/punk both talk about issues that are happening in real life. Gained a ton of respect for him that day, a wise man

[@badbadleroybrown]

RIP Ready Red. He had so much love for Bushwick and it's great to see that love was mutually reciprocated.

[@andremccoy3774]

I dont care if anybody wrote for Bushwick bill, he is still legend

[@blackmask494]

Bill wrote most of his shit but that song was originally Face song but J wanted all them on it so Face gave Will and Bill each a verse that he already wrote

[@andremccoy3774]

@@blackmask494 yeah I heard! One of the hardest rap groups of all time

[@seanmorgan3184]

@@blackmask494 Not True Willie D wrote his own verse on the song mind playing tricks and scarface wrote the rest of the song and Bushwick Bill Rapped Face last verse.

[@degreesandchucktsshow3692]

Willie D wrote it. Bill got no royalties

[@seanmorgan3184]

@@degreesandchucktsshow3692 No he did not you Idiot it was originally Scarface song but J.Prince said that it should be a Geto Boys song so Willie D wrote his verse and his verse only, and Bushwick Rapped Scarface Last Verse that Scarface wrote so Learn your History

[@alexandersippel1541]

Damn I miss the good ole days of REAL RAP MUSIC. Geto Boys for life 😎

[@jamiemusella2688]

As an old Dead Head who just discovered Geto Boys last week, and grew up with the Rappers from Queens, it just shows you it’s more than words. His Knowledge, artistic ability, and accomplishments are next level.❤️

[@shennarice5749]

So Iconic... we love you Bushwick ...this was a amazing interview 😍😍💖💖

[@rodknockz494]

Definitely a legend! ! Grew up on Geto Boys.

[@bashirbrown963]

So have I

[@gregoryflowers6128]

Yes

[@MRANKH360]

Been a Geto Boys fan since day one! All their group albums & solo projects are dope! I still keep that "Ressurection" album on heavy rotation. I've been telling ppl for years that Hip Hop originated in Jamaica as opposed to the Bronx. Great interview & knowledge Bushwick!

[@almightyretrosoul]

I mean Reggae and Dancehall are pretty much the same as Rap and Hip-Hop. I tell people all the time Rap and Hip-Hop was originally from Jamaica but became known and brought to life in New York.

[@luvbig41]

Yep. I am 52 and Jamaican. Chatting has been going on in Jamaica for as long as I can remember. BIG sound ( the huge speakers) have been going on for just as long.

[@Carltonway1]

Actually, my grandma who's in her 90s said that rapping started in Mississippi when she was a kid.

[@mariomaturah9564]

Living Pharoah uhh in

[@disasteraka]

GETTO BOYS LEGENDS I GREW UP ON THEM......

[@eargazm2102]

I love this dude! OG OOOG, I like that “Between heaven and earth and ain’t touch dirt!” Yea yea it may be old to some y’all but I’ve never heard it!🖕🏾🤣🤣

[@lakersin556]

I never heard it before either

[@coop3601]

Bushwick has some serious groundwork!💪🏽✊🏽💙

[@jajuanbell7141]

legendary stories by a legend

[@mountainghost556]

Great horror rap.

[@mikeillgaming4224]

One of the best interviews I've seen .. so much was said with so little time

[@taurusjohnson4203]

Classic still #2021 #RIPBiLL

[@garthybrookens4839]

Bushwick bill is full of wisdom and he is highly articulate and learned. Never Judge a book by it's cover. R.I.P Bushwick Bill.

[@gbeynggah7454]

knowledge is the greatest gift we can give and share with our kids. living legend

[@DuUbermensh]

This is an incredible interview with Bushwick Bill. R.I.P.

[@lokalettelina400]

Much Love and respect to Bushwick forever a true smart human ahead of time itself! Praying for u to beat this Cancer if not see u in the next life brother...🙏💯

[@soulcool8349]

A real hip hop legend . Underrated legend. Much respect bro.

[@karimtv2]

Bushwick Bill made the dopest music he is a true artist !!

[@terrence8059]

The rumors I heard about Bushwick Bill was that he was a fool, but like others watching hell nawl this man was intelligent. Sad he died too soon and the break up was terrible,I know we all wished for a reunion and they all were still living. RIP BB Imma new fan of a once intelligent man and a good entertainer.

[@theresafarmer3528]

❤ok so 30 years later I find out this man was a genius. I enjoyed this interview so much and learned as well. Thank you.

[@BlessedBeatzMedia]

Thank you

[@kylewilliams5961]

Not saying he's the best rapper but he's solid .... definitely underrated..

[@ThugNinja]

He IS the best

[@UptownHorrorReviews]

Low-key shade.

[@ArapBayraminOglu]

If Bushwick Bill would have his own podcast that would be tremendous. The man has knowledge, wisdom and is overall well spoken.

[@stellabellafontay9366]

Too little, too late. 😔💔

[@NONcorrupt]

Thanks 4 this interview. I always wanted 2 gear Bushwick perspective.

[@chickennuggsd4094]

This was BEAUTIFUL. RIP BILL

[@zealousjay1993]

Yooooo .. This dude is mind blowing and it's foul on Me to look at His interviews after He passed .. Shame on Me ....

[@clintmullins8670]

I totally feel ya brother

[@ghaze420]

He was a cool cool cat. Met him once and shook his hand. So laid back and cool. The world will miss him

[@arlenburgin2392]

Wow. I never knew the multifaceted talent of Mr. BUSHWICK BILL! SUCH AN INSPIRATION

[@wesleywilliams1829]

I love how the interviewer lets him tell HIStory without interruption. Bushwick paints the picture 4 you. #legend #Getoboys

[@blackspider2991]

Love bill ..big up ur self bill.🤩🤩🤩😘😘😍😍🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@lynnjones1359]

A legend no matter what size 👑💯

[@RuMunna]

Bushwick bill played a major role in geto boys and rap a lot records success

[@davidberryman77]

This guy is a huge part of my life. If only he could've ever known how his struggle and his heart has influenced my life. The thug. The ghetto. The dirt. The raw. The real. The rough. The music. Love you, Bill. You'll never know, homy. 👊 ~Davo ...

[@chavoveggae2967]

great interview and great legend. Bill definitely can hold his own with anyone. So much talent and definitely a OG.

[@daddyndaughter6106]

Bush wick is deep, very interesting personality

[@crownedlegendzmuzik]

Legendary Interview!!! Rest In Power Bushwick Bill!! Love You.

[@helenagatti6138]

I love bushwick

[@rodirogue8187]

Anyone remember him on the show...MARTIN?

[@benignobrionesiii]

Didn't he bust out with some nunchucks???

[@BrandonMobley614]

"Hell no, Tommy. That's how he knocked yo ass out last time."

[@Mastermayham]

Big up👊👍 the days of Scarface /Geto boys real rap them days 😎

[@laurenklitsch3600]

He jus broke down the whole history of rap just n the beginning

[@docmartensoundsystem]

RIP Little Big Man! This is an incredible history lesson from the legend.

[@nunyabizniss3131]

I have a confession to make a 5 year old me use to be TERRIFIED of this man. Im talk SCARED TO THE POINT OF TEARS. I was a kid ya know and I listened to his words (my uncles played his music...Little Big Man cd to be particular) and they played the Minds Playing Tricks On Me song and video alot and the shit scared the fuck out of me man lol and there is this one song on the LBM cd called "Childs Play" its a song that pays homage to Chuckie and that shit sure didnt help but as I got older I wasnt scared of the nigga anymore and I actually listened to his music and thats when I discovered I had nothing to be afraid of at all. Dude was smart, intelligent and wise. He was rare. I also realized how his lyrics was actually unique. The Childs Play song is one of the most underrated unique songs ever made. Although disturbing its out of this world and I have yet to hear a record like that to this day and I play it EVERY Halloween. I grew to be a fan and often wrote comments on Bushwicks IG page letting him know that I love his music and that I actually appreciate him (he did "liked" the comment but didnt respond but that was good enough for me :) I been having We Cant Be Stopped, LBM and Phantom of the Rapra in my collection for years now and I am glad I actually paid attention to him while he was here. RIP Bushwick Bill..there never will be another like you! 👼 PS Fuck A War is my muthafucking shit ALWAYS

[@scottieblaze1]

Good job Bill. For real! Jamaican culture runs deep and grows strong tho!

[@acezanders1715]

WE need to hear more from bushwick bill hes a great conversationalist 🔥

[@maxcady2713]

I absolutely see Bushwick Bill in a whole new light. Rich with history.

[@illitrait]

...after all these years, this is the first time I've heard Bushwick Bill speak, and I am so ashamed to say that I was surprised at his sheer eloquence. Continue to RIP, Sir.

[@jayson1547]

One of my dearest and real friends I miss his laugh and knowledge very intelligent man. His son is also a great young man very much 💙.

[@PushinP_123]

Im honest I actually don't know Bushwick bill but man this song ,,minds playing tricks on me" was in my brain all the time and I love it, one of the best songs I ever heard Respect R. I. P

[@mykalwagner5341]

Listen to hood rat...catchy ass beat as well.

[@lechanneldemysterieuxmante1807]

Growing up amongst all those reggae legend is wild. Such a talented MC

[@queenayanaandkingrichard.4112]

Give a fuck what anyone says Bushwick Bill is a motherfuckin LEGEND. R.I.P Bill a Real Geto Boy

[@trevacandese4532]

My mind playing tricks on me, forever a childhood memory 80 s baby

[@cheechnchong20]

Bushwick Dont Age at all He looks the Same 30 years ago.