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Public records list Bushwick Bill as a rapper and singer. Bushwick Bill was born on December 8, 1966 in Kingston, Jamaica. Death is recorded on June 9, 2019, at the age of 52.
My Take
Bushwick Bill is, to me, one of hip hop's most fearless storytellers. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he joined Geto Boys as a breakdancer called Little Billy and grew into a defining voice of Southern rap alongside Scarface and Willie D. What I admire most is how he turned hardship and personal struggle into raw, unflinching art rather than sanding it down for comfort. His death in 2019 was a real loss. He never traded honesty for polish, and that integrity is exactly why his legacy still resonates. I respect artists who refuse to look away from themselves.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bushwick Bill
- Name (Japanese)
- ブッシュウィック・ビル
- Reading
- ぶっしゅうぃっく・びる
- Born
- December 8, 1966 – June 9, 2019
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Horse
- Origin
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Occupation
- rapper / singer
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushwick%20Bill
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q607978
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bushwick Bill born?
Born December 8, 1966.
When did Bushwick Bill die?
Died June 9, 2019, aged 52.
Where was Bushwick Bill from?
Bushwick Bill was from Kingston, Jamaica.
What did Bushwick Bill do?
Bushwick Bill worked as rapper, singer.
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