Bushwick Bill

Bushwick Bill's son explains why the Geto Boys tour was really cancelled

”The other band members didn’t want to do a free show to raise money to help him, they wanted to make money when literally he is the one dying!” Bushwick Bill’s son, Javon Boutte, said.

Geto Boys' Bushwick Bill confirmed dead

Following false reports of his death on Sunday morning, Bushwick Bill’s publicist confirmed that the Geto Boys member passed away at 9:35 PM on Sunday evening. Rest in peace, Bill.

Geto Boys cancel farewell tour

The tour was announced following the very sad news that member Bushwick Billwas diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer

Geto Boys announce farewell tour following Bushwick Bill's cancer diagnosis

Bushwick Bill, Scarface, and Willie D will say goodbye with one last tour beginning this month, and a portion of the proceeds will go to pancreatic cancer awareness.

Geto Boys' Bushwick Bill diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer

Bushwick Bill was diagnosed in February but initially kept his diagnosis a secret, except to close family members. He’s been undergoing intensive chemotherapy.

The Growlers announce 2018 Beach Goth lineup (The Voidz, GWAR, more)

Beach Goth happens August 5 at Los Angeles State Historic Park and the lineup also includes The Drums, Doug E. Fresh, Jonathan Richman, Kirin J Callinan, Hatchie, Bushwick Bill, Barrington Levy, King Yellowman, and more.

A Place to Bury Strangers made a tour playlist (listen), talk new LP, Bushwick Bill & more in BV Q&A

“Music is in a very different place than it was when I was a kid. There is so much to be pissed off about which leads to a lot of inspiration. People are coming together to share and experience art. It is really what I love to do as much as I possibly can.”

Geto Boys plot summer tour (dates)

Texas hip-hop legends Geto Boys (Scarface, Bushwick Bill, Willie D) will make a rare trip out of state to perform a set of dates across the US…

Geto Boys playing two Texas shows this winter (dates)

Legendary Houston hip hop group Geto Boys, who are responsible for the southern rap classic, Grip It! On That Other Level, which paved the path for OutKast, Goodie Mob, UGK, and countless other southern rap acts, and who are also well known for having “Damn It Feels Good to be a Gangsta” and “Still” prominently featured in Mike Judge’s 1999 film, Office Space, have broke up and reunited a few times since forming in 1986…