Bushwick Bill of Geto Boys Dead at 52

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Bushwick Bill of
Geto Boys Dead at 52 The iconic Southern rapper
died on Sunday due to
stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Born Richard Shaw, the musician is best known for his songs with Houston rap trio Geto Boys, and the hits, "Mind Playing Tricks On Me" and "Six Feet Deep." Publicist Dawn P., to 'Rolling Stone' Publicist Dawn P., to 'Rolling Stone' Bushwill Bill told TMZ that he wasn't afraid of death after his diagnosis, and referenced an incident where accidentally shot himself in the eye. Bushwick Bill, to TMZ Geto Boys consisted of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D. They are key players in putting Southern Rap on the map.