The Geto Boys - Mind Playing Tricks Live (1991) |

Richard Stephen Shaw (December 8, 1966 - June 9, 2019) was a Jamaican-American rapper better known by his stage name Bushwick Bill. He was best known as a member of the pioneering Texas hip hop group Geto Boys, a group he originally joined as a dancer in 1986 as Little Billy. He went on to become one third of the best-known incarnation of the group, alongside Willie D and Scarface.
On May 1, 2019, Shaw revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. On June 9, 2019, reports emerged that Shaw had died, but news of his death was later refuted by his son. However, it was subsequently reported and confirmed that Shaw died later that day.
"Mind Playing Tricks on Me" is a single by the Geto Boys, featured on their 1991 album We Can't Be Stopped. The lyrics used within describe various mental states such as posttraumatic stress disorder. The sample used in the song is "Hung Up On My Baby" by Isaac Hayes from his 1974 film Tough Guys. It was the only number-one single (chart: Hot Rap Singles) ever released by the Geto Boys. It reached #23 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the highest charting single by the Geto Boys. It was also certified Gold by the RIAA.It has been regarded as one of the best hip hop songs of all time. - wikipedia
I do not own the rights. Shared for historical purposes.
#####
Reelblack's mission is to educate, elevate, entertain, enlighten, and empower through Black film. If there is content shared on this platform that you feel infringes on your intellectual property, please email me at [e-mail] and [e-mail] with details and it will be promptly removed.

[@jaybee5775]

I miss this era. Every week a new artist was coming out and didn't sound like the one from last week. R.I.P Bushwick Bill. 💪🏾

[@GeriDoc8]

AMEN!!! CAN'T GET ANY MORE FACTUAL THAN THAT!

[@torianmcneill3794]

g berry bush wick Bill died?

[@jaybee5775]

Even though Bushwick didn't write his own raps, he was still better than most of the singers that so called rap today. 💯

[@E180TEKNO]

yes exactly the real hiphop is dead in end 90's

[@josephbowen1407]

@@E180TEKNO Check out Big tone, Woodie, Central Coast Clique, Clicka One, Cali Lifestyle, 17Reasons , K.i.d.from darkroom familia, DJ Billy E, Dynamik Bass System, RxLord, Ceeonic,

[@EthanSLeep03]

RIP Bushwick! 90's were the best era for hiphop. Glad to grow up in it.

[@nkeonim]

Hell yea 90’s. ALL DAY. “ thought he had Cain but it was gold medal flour”. Lol. Gets me all the time. TOO SHORT. DJ QUIK. list goes on

[@ladymasse8393]

So True 90s💞

[@ladymasse8393]

Rip Bushwick Bill True OG!!!!

[@seagramrip187]

Late 80s early mid 90s 👍👍👍

[@ejjohn2388]

You ain’t shittin jack !

[@Goodfood-ig1xe]

a moment of silence for the Big Lil Man🙏....😔..🌅damn-Bill😔 #phantom of rapra 4ever..R.I.P.

[@differentiatemusic]

of course now his spirit is free... bless the Gods!!!

[@Gohard203]

Peace

[@cindyroberts4282]

Rip

[@cvalle3567]

These guys actually do good live. Doesn't look lip synced. Good job boyS!

[@truesoulghost2777]

@@cvalle3567 they were great live

[@glogang46]

When you live long enough to watch your legends die 💔 a peace of you dies with them 🙏 #watislife

[@chikofuentez6995]

Woah..indeed:/

[@austinmitchell8367]

Mayn I'm tore I can't believe the shit I heard about bushwick

[@dominicpearson2669]

Fa sho brother!!! Legendary rapper CAMOFLAUGE SAVANNAH GEORGIA 912 AREA LISTEN MY GODBROTHER MY NAME IS DOMINIC PEARSON.IM ON FACEBOOK HOLLA BACK!!!!!

[@GusHDavis]

Nu. vCard

[@jacb630]

Indeed sir. That’s one of the truest statements I’ve ever heard! ✌️

[@JustinWilesMusic]

i liked this even with the clean lyrics they managed to still sound great live without having to just censor the words, they came up with clean fills for the lines im impressed!

[@bakerfresh]

I think the clean version was better than the explicit on this song and video...Yo mTV raps. Back when they'd put thought into a clean version to have the song/story make sense. A lot was lost with the Fuh-beep-cuk You Mother Fuc-beep-ker. Or the later pause...just say the word then....you aren't censoring it. Drove me crazy, and does now...especially having to listen to swear, paused in the middle, amd auto tuned in a whiny voice.

[@JustinWilesMusic]

@@bakerfresh yeah i feel the same!

[@alexandremonteiro1250]

This man been through a lot God Bless him and his family

[@truesoulghost2777]

He earned his rest and place in heaven.

[@alexandremonteiro1250]

@@truesoulghost2777 True indeed brother

[@Denver10215]

I seen my dad shoot my mom then blow his head off..

[@massimohladun9497]

@@Denver10215 what?

[@Bad4Good2]

@@Denver10215 dead ass?

[@Khondor]

R. I. P. Bushwick Bill 😔

[@jimmymcwright6472]

May Yahweh be pleased wit bill

[@koolpopjones6499]

G .O.A.T.

[@carlmiller1986]

One of the greatest rap acts of ALL time...brilliant really... RIP Bushwick Bill👏

[@nkeonim]

Carl Miller Yes sir. So blessed to grow up in the 80’s and 90’s. Never will there be another time like those

[@NatashaRaisorGlam]

RIP Bushwick Bill🙏🏾😢🙏🏾

[@jamesfrith2013]

Rip

[@ilike90shiphop]

If u is listenin to this in 2023 you taste in music is off the charts

[@10eastside01]

Bushwick Biiiiiiiiiilllll!! Your legacy continues I will forever play your music R.I.P big homie.

[@rosafletcher5376]

Yesit will go no This pne i love it My Mind playing tricks on Me. Yes. Rest in peace

[@lakeisharobinson2132]

💯

[@thefollowing8127]

Bill stood ten feet over other rappers.

[@starspazz]

The little big man. R.I.P. Bushwick muthafucking Bill.

[@niutanen1]

Minus 6 = 4feet

[@CorleyWrightATL]

Alot of people remember Bill 4 his dope lyrics. But dont 4got the brother was also very very intelligent. All of his interviews he says something really deep, insightful, inspiring n full of wisdom. Brother was well read. Not only was he a MC, but a gentleman n a scholar.....RIP.....BUSHWICK....✌😰

[@rasheemthebestfirstone3274]

Facts watch his son interview on sway he said he graduated college at 17

[@mungojerry4713]

I'm discovering how intelligent Bill was just now. Their music was so hardcore, lewd, psychotic and great! I never really considered how intelligent they were. Now on KZbin going down a Bushwick Bill rabbit hole, I was thinking-man, this is one intelligent dude. Outside of the rap horror world they created in their music, they all lived pretty normal lives. That is-with the exception of Bushwick having his eye shot out!

[@ROGANSMITH]

I loved Bushwick as an actor, too. I will never forget his appearance on Martin. Hilarious. RIP player. He overcame so many obstacles. You will be remembered forever and missed forever.

[@AQGOAT24]

Rappers not using back track. I can't believe that has become something to applaud. RIP to a legend Bushwick Bill

[@cat-js3cf]

Song was way ahead of its time.

[@theexteriorminister6786]

You were small in stature, but a true GIANT in the rap game. We will never forget you, Bushwick Bill. 🙏❤👊

[@roccomepose8130]

Randomly clicked on a Geto Boys video to reminisce about my teen years and bumpin this $h!t , and just found out the fate of Bushwick Bill. Thanks for the good times BIG Bill...

[@InsignificantNick]

They each stood out. Scarface's lyrics put a voice to paranoia and anxiety, plus he slayed on the mic. I love how Willie D is giving shoutouts, then effortlessly commands the stage with his booming voice. And of course Bill had that brash rasp and snarl. Love this performance!

[@mustafahajj]

My goodness. They sound just like the freakin' record. Let one of these current artist try that. No sing alone background track. This is live.

[@llclassifiedll8179]

mustafahajj ikr i was jus saying that

[@JuniorPolancoLaCoalicion]

Yoo at first I thought face was lip synching and then I noticed, amazing! Bill's part was a riot as well, true MC's no doubt.

[@mustafahajj]

@Gary Taylor Come on, a racist?

[@umehvalentine7063]

Exceptional rappers, 90's was the best era for good music.

[@mustafahajj]

@@umehvalentine7063 I would have to say late 80's.

[@veroperez8391]

This is a classic. Lyrics tell a story. Impressed with how good they sound live.

[@PAlbertoSanchez]

Rest in power, Bill.

[@theblacksunannunaki7870]

Bushwick bill all day today..relax in peace my brother and teacher... AND NO YOU'RE MIND ISN'T PLAYING TRICKS ON YOU YOUR IN HEAVEN ❤

[@dondijasper1971]

R.I.P. Bill, I met him down in ATL at the airport and he was a cool brutha.

[@jessediaz1293]

I forgot Geto Boys did a live performance on Yo! MTV Raps. Man i miss this. RIP Bushwick Bill.

[@MESCUDDI]

Rest in Paradise OG. Luv from Texas to wherever, so many going so soon 🤦‍♂️

[@yogevtmax4816]

this is how you doing a live show! just amazing! they all did great but bill killed it! RIP Bushwick Bill.

[@MultiDisposition]

Some of the best music written in that era of hip hop. Classic tune ❤

[@illuminickiblanco]

I met Scarface and willy d in 2002 I was sad Bush wasnt there but they put on a great performance, prayers for his family #RIPBushwickBill

[@eternalyfeful]

Damn Nicki!

[@tonyveras8255]

🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌💯💯💯rip real hip hop they don't make them like they use 2

[@illuminickiblanco]

@@tonyveras8255 at all..

[@illuminickiblanco]

@Gary Taylor yeah I don't really care for his attitude on social media, I have black pride and love for my ppl but I'm not gonna act like a racist and berate others for no reason, I think u know what I mean lol

[@reddbonecapone]

R.I.P.....lil big man, grew up on this,still playing this to this day. Thanks Bushwick Bill one of the three OG's play on player.....play on. St8 from SOUTH DALLAS

[@thechosenbrotha3711]

It's still hard to believe Bushwick Bill is gone, my mind is playing tricks on me, LORD bless his soul, guide him home, let him know heavens got a ghetto, rip to Bushwick🙏

[@williamm.9255]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS TRACK!!!!!! " LAST YEAR HALLOWEEN FELL ON A WEEKEND ME AND GHETTO BOYZ WERE TRICK N TREATN"!!!!!!!!!!!💯💯💯💯👊👊👊👊👊🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@smithandsuperdeadeyeofthew823]

Back when rap music was about lyrics and not just the beat

[@besteverdidit2258]

I dont know bout nobody else but this made me smile..real kings of the south.grew up on these boyz fr.GB4life💯

[@tr8086]

Back when hip hop Was so original no one sounded to same.. noone Looked the Same. I will miss this era! Now 2019 the Rainbow Agenda has taken over Hiphop...

[@irithastranton]

BET

[@dopethecretin224]

Not even long ago, 2010-2015 we went through a modernday golden age era, it's tragic what rap has become nowadays

[@odnyc5459]

the truth!!!!

[@beverlywhite5438]

TR808 I know it! Watching these old school videos is like winning the lottery. At least we left U something to treasure. Real Rap! Real Hip Hop never dies!

[@chocolatechipslime]

Rappers back then were themselves and did what they want now they all sound and look alike

[@user-kk4hv4mq7c]

Back when rappers had a soft gentleman like voice.

[@jhopk75]

This is one of the most beautiful songs in the past 40 years. Only two other songs that blew my mind like this one were by Prince. Dark dark dark poetry but poetry nonetheless

[@hajahjah1424]

Namaste 😌💯❤

[@torianmcneill3794]

hajah jah Scarface has Covid 19 bless his heart

[@ghostrecon755]

Classic!! RIP Bushwick Bill!!

[@Ricky714SA]

"THIS YEAR HALLOWEEN FELL ON A WEEKEND, ME AND GETO BOYS ARE TRICK OR TREATING" 10/31/2020 RIP Bushwick Bill ... Going to bump this more on that day!

[@CONCRETEJUNGLE-be6ic]

Damn,I didn't know he died until I came to this Video.R.I.P. Sir.✌

[@bigpeaches1744]

Same here.

[@SeeTheManipulation]

*"So we triple teamed on him, dropping them 5th Ward b's on him." If you are old enough to remember Yo! MTV Raps you lived through probably the best era in Hip Hop.*

[@ogome2927]

Can't believe he's passed away man Bushwick bill was a legend rest up there little man 🙏🙏

[@svensebastian2712]

little big man

[@kimjackson3986]

R.I.P BUSHWICK BILL..MAY ALMIGHTY FATHER BLESS YOUR SOUL....

[@eternalyfeful]

Sad. One of the greatest personalities of hip hop. Thanks Bushwick, you were the biggest little man I knew!

[@cedrickmckinney9157]

Rip bill

[@corywilliams458]

I remember this!....They had some good stage presence!....R.I.P. Chuckwick!

[@alexamyers5736]

RIP Bushwick Bill...geto boy OG. Much love from dortmund/germany.

[@horacestacey3549]

Scarface go hard.

[@headhonchotheone9041]

This song hits different.

[@tinacox7442]

Rest In Peace Bushwick Bill we love u man. You are truly missed.

[@yogevtmax4816]

thats why i love oldschool rap! they sounds just like in the song! while todays rapper sounds so godam different when they are live... rip Bill

[@mistangino]

Got my VHS copy of this YO! MTV Raps episode at the end of `94 or at the start of `95. When hip hop was revolutionary and fkn underground! Fkn emotions! "My name is Bushwick Bill and I`m always ill" was hilarious joke in this episode! R.I.P. Bill

[@make1thappen267]

Like how they all joined in on Bushwicks verse. Almost like they were awaiting for it to kick in! R.I.P Bushwick Bill💪🏼

[@waltm.6107]

R.I.P. Bushwick!

[@slyboyz37]

Walt M. ?

[@waltm.6107]

@@slyboyz37 they said he's not dead so I pray he pulls through.

[@vanessacooper578]

RIP

[@StojanovskiTV]

I forgot about this one. A classic never dies. Used to listen to this one when I was around 10.

[@chrislongleytx123]

R.I.P Bushwick Bill!!! A legend of the hip hop world!!! R.I.P ✝🙏✝ ONE OF THE BEST JAMZ ALL TIME!!! GETTO STYLE! TEXAS LOVE!!! ✝✝ 🙌

[@briansterling451]

I randomly ran into Bushwick Bill at a bar during SXSW 2013 (14?) We did a shot together. Dude was cool as hell and down to earth

[@GeriDoc8]

This is such a musical classic. This is a hip hop staple. This was definitely the Golden years of hip hop

[@eb6766]

Rip bushwick bill lil man had a big heart😭😭😭

[@warriorv9359]

Baddest rap song of all time

[@sektion12.]

RIP Bushwick! What a man, what a rapper!

[@jimbob6228]

What a great Time!!!!!!! We had this Recorded on VHS 😉😉😉! So fantastic memory's. My older Brother listen to this EVERYDAY .....................

[@horny843]

RIP Lil Big Man. Your music is and forever will be embedded in our hearts.

[@lightupanother420]

Rip bushwick bill without you there is no geto boys will be sorely missed thank u for all the beautiful music u gave us fans geto boyz foe life 🤘

[@sb6162]

America is the greatest country on earth

[@unconditionalluv]

Rest in Peace H-town legend 🤘

[@mikelomez9313]

RIP Bushwick aka Chucky. Finally at peace after dealing with so much in this life. Peace 🙏

[@hannahwalker3679]

Damn, I thought he was gon pull through. God rest his soul. I bump this song all the time too. RIP

[@sekhemasaru5718]

Yo those were the best of times for music in general, we had so much fun in school, at clubs, parties, damn near everywhere!! I was a DJ in the 80's only but continued buying and spinning vinyl throughout the 90's.....When these times and moments were happening, we were so consumed by the creativity of music, dancing, etc., and girls/women always.....no one was really thinking about it would end one day....anyway it's hard to think these days are over. R.I.P. to Bushwick Bill and the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.

[@johnnywishbone932]

This song never get’s old. I turn 50 this year and I will bump this song for as long as a can. My kid who is 29 still listens to the classics. Not that fruity 90’s stuff. The good classics.

[@richieaprile3256]

This is a real performance, a masterpiece

[@bhuthemanakuma7557]

Remember growing up to this,man bring back memories. R.I.P Bushwick

[@MrLionelg33]

R.I.P. bushwick geto boys FOREVER

[@kirkmbutterfield]

I used to drink soo much MBI

[@BeenOnSomeRealAndU]

Never thought I would ever live in Houston being from the Midwest. Love The Geto Boys...

[@princepeters81]

R.I.P. Bushwick Bill 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

[@joecatable]

R.I.P. little big man.

[@HOODKINGSofficial]

First album i ever purchased, we cant be stopped on cassette, i must have been 8 or 9 at time, early 90s , i had an older homie who was 15 advise me to listen to Geto Boys, it was over after that, still to this day bumpin Geto Boys

[@ministerstayfly9213]

DAMN THIS MOMENT WAS SO CLASSIC. LEGENDS LIVE FOREVER. BILL WILL FOREVER BE MISSED.

[@moraxgabriel9925]

Splendid. Just Splendid

[@criticfortheuploader2035]

Yo MTV Raps should make a come back... #classic👆🏽💯

[@geeskin5750]

They should be required 2 put videos n artist like this in the mix

[@Argentx1965]

RIP Little Bill 🙏 The nickle 4 life...

[@henrywashington3732]

I've been saying "Awe man Hommie" since this song came out! Praying for family and friends.

[@squaremile]

Omg I can't believe how good this is

[@dinzy14]

Still listening in '21, it'll never sound old. R.I.P Bushwick

[@chinodollars2471]

Rest in peace Bushwick Bill number one fan Chucky it's still Child's Play sleep in peace much love to your family you finally made it over bill we will forever miss you big bro

[@gwapo7634]

Check face out😂😂😂my boy was in his bag. R.I.P BUSHWICK BILL… 3 legends

[@barrywilliams9059]

RIP Bushwick Bill..The Geto Boys where the pioneers of Southern Rap..I miss 90's rap music @ Yo MTV rap..

[@Vcb619]

RIP Bill...your music will always live on....you were in a class of your own....

[@og.hip.hop.worldd]

I always loved seeing Bushwick Bill all happy

[@techromancer1]

If ya'll have heard the story about bushwick bill from mc serch go heck that out real hilarious R.i.p bill

[@uprise4822]

RIP Bushwick Bill

[@beverlywhite5438]

I miss these days. Before the internet and cell phones took over. RIP BUSHWICK BILL!! MUCH LOVE TO THE GETO BOYS!💘

[@kashawnroy527]

R.I.P. Brunswick. Much love GettoBoys

[@juanap2230]

Old school memories, this beat was off the chain. i miss old school it made so much sense , shoot I miss this show!

[@gregwhyte5153]

Damn my man Bushwick got me tearing eyes watery man rip brother

[@Serenityafterall]

This that Song !! SIP Bushwick Bill 👼💖

[@jxbane]

That is live and direct. Sounds perfect live

[@RAWNRICO]

Rest.in.hip hop heaven lil big man....BUSHWICK FOE LYFE....CHUCKWICK LIL BIG MAN

[@Godcreatedmj1]

At night I can't sleep 😴 At night I can't sleep 😴 My mind is playing tricks on Me- Louisiana misses Bushwick...Sing this song in Heaven knowing no more tricks! RIH....

[@sexxmode3197]

Wow 28 years ago Big hit R.I.P. Bushwick Bill Rock On

[@MACMETALFACE]

I frew up on these dudes playing that tape as a wee lad glad i got to meet the man bless his soon a cool dude that holds it down tho.

[@tonybrown5662]

Classic 2019!!