The Geto Boys (originally spelled "
Ghetto Boys") are a
Gangsta Rap group from Houston, Texas, USA, active since 1986, consisting of
Scarface,
Willie D and
Bushwick Bill. They are known for ultra-violent lyrical content and socially conscious messages. Their 1990 album,
The Geto Boys, had to switch distributors from Geffen to Giant Records due to controversy over the graphic portrayal of rape, necrophilia, and murder in the song "
Mind of a Lunatic." It was later released with alternate lyrics on iTunes and in their compilation CD,
Uncut Dope.
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