"Don't be scared of who you are."

Bushwick Bill (1966 - 2019)
Choose Background Style
More Backgrounds
Loading...
Quote image preload

About Bushwick Bill

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.

Related Quotes

"My art is about what I'm going through and what I've been through."

"It's the struggle that makes you the man you are."

"Without music, I honestly don't think I could survive."

"Don't be scared to take a risk. If you're not willing to take a risk, what are you willing to do?"

"I never use the word 'ghetto,' but I always repped where I came from."