Bushwick Bill, born Richard Stephen Shaw, was a Jamaican-American rapper and member of the iconic hip-hop group Geto Boys. Known for his distinctive voice and unapologetically raw lyricism, Bushwick Bill was a prominent figure in the Southern hip-hop scene during the late 1980s and 1990s. Despite his small stature and challenges in life, he had a larger-than-life presence and a significant impact on the rap genre. Bushwick Bill's music tackled themes of violence, poverty, and social issues, earning him a place in the annals of hip-hop history.