Bushwick Bill, born Richard Stephen Shaw in 1966, was a prominent American rapper and a member of the hip-hop group Geto Boys. He gained recognition for his unique style and storytelling ability, often addressing themes of violence and social issues in his lyrics. In addition to his music career, Bushwick Bill was known for his distinctive appearance, which included a glass eye due to an incident in 1991. He contributed significantly to the Southern rap scene and left a lasting impact on the genre before his passing in 2019.