When the Grammys recently gave a 50th anniversary tribute to hip-hop, they featured a medley of songs. Among them was “Mind Playing Tricks on Me,” performed by Scarface of the southern group Geto Boys.
The performance was met with some backlash by fellow Houston-based rapper Willie D, who took the occasion to call out the Grammys for snubbing him. He said it was a reminder that the GBR aren’t always included in the spotlight, especially when it comes to rap awards shows.
Was Scarface Right to Perform “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” Without Willie D?
When the Grammys recently did a 50th anniversary Hip Hop tribute, Willie D was a little upset because he felt slighted that Scarface didn’t include him in the performance. This prompted Willie D to take to their Geto Boys podcast to argue with Scarface about the decision.
During the conversation, Willie D initiated by inquiring about Scarface’s plans for the weekend of the Grammys. Although Scarface disclosed attending the awards show, he didn’t mention his performance of their timeless 1991 single “Mind Playing Tricks on Me.” He then went on to say that he thought it was unfair that he wasn’t included in the performance and that he felt like he was being slighted.
After a lengthy exchange of words, Willie D was still upset that Scarface didn’t include him in his performance and said that he felt like he was being treated as a guest rather than an artist. Willie D then questioned why the song was performed without him since he was one of the writers on the record.
The conversation was pretty interesting and brought up a lot of different topics including how they became rappers, the differences between being a rapper and being a musician, and what it meant to be a rapper in the 1980s. They even got into a few rap battles!
When they were young, Willie D and Scarface grew up in Houston. They were both raised by their mothers and had a rough childhood. They also both had drug issues and suffered from depression.
Their lyrics were very personal and focused on their problems. They were also very open and honest about their past. This made them a great group to be a part of and they had an incredible impact on the hip-hop scene.
They also helped change the way that people viewed rappers. They were the first Southern rap group that was recognized outside of their hometown, and helped establish the idea that any rapper can have a voice. They changed the game and became a huge inspiration for thousands of rappers throughout the world.
Willie D and Scarface also both have their own solo podcasts. The Geto Boys podcast is hosted by Willie D and has been running for over a year. It’s a great place for fans to hear about their experiences as artists and learn more about them.
As for the Geto Boys, they released Grip It On That Other Level in 1989 and are considered some of the best rap groups ever formed. Their music has been influenced by many different genres but their music still has a very unique sound.
They also released a lot of classic songs that are still played on the radio today. Their 1991 track “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” is one of their most well-known songs and is also an iconic one. It has been featured in a lot of movies and TV shows.
The song has been sung by numerous artists over the years. It has also been featured in a few different video games.
Was Willie D Right to Perform “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” Without Scarface?
On the latest episode of Geto Boys Reloaded, Willie D took to his podcast to argue with Scarface about their performance at the Hip Hop 50 tribute that was recently held at the Grammys. The two argued over whether or not they should have performed the classic Geto Boys song “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” without each other at the show.
Willie D explains that he feels like he was left out of the Grammys’ performance and it made him feel very bad. He argues that it wasn’t his fault that they didn’t call him to perform the song and it was wrong for the Grammys to have only Scarface on stage.
As a rap artist, Willie D has always been very political and has very intelligent lyrics that speak to complex issues within the black community. He also has a unique and original style that will leave you wanting more.
After he left the group, Willie D released his own solo album and it was very successful. He also won many awards and has become a very famous rapper.
One of the songs he has is called “Rodney K” and it is very politically outspoken. He speaks about how he feels about the way people treat him in Houston. He tries to make people realize how much he has to sacrifice for the betterment of his community.
Then he talks about the politics of war and how he feels that it is corrupt and exploitational, especially to black men who are drafted. It is very well written and he has a great voice.
He also has a very good verse on the song that shows how he is able to speak on such a big issue in a way that you can understand it. This is what makes him a very special rapper and he will be missed.
Throughout his career, Willie D has fought hard to have his music heard and for people to be able to listen to it. He is one of the most original and unique rappers that you will ever hear. He raps in a way that you can clearly understand what he is saying and this is one of his best albums I have ever heard.
In the year 1991, he started to feel out of place in his life and he wanted a change. He had been drinking a lot and his anger was getting the better of him. His friend from the group, Bushwick Bill, was also drinking and he was getting out of control with his alcohol use. He tried to kill himself but he was not able to.
This sparked his relationship with Willie D and the two soon started to rap together. They eventually formed the group known as Geto Boys which consisted of Willie D, Scarface and Bushwick Bill.
After the group was created, they started to rap their feelings and opinions about different things in their community. They became very popular and got a large following because they had a very unique style.
