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The Geto Boys, formed in Houston, Texas, rose to prominence in the mid-1990s with their gritty, streetwise depictions of urban life and controversial lyrics that explored themes of violence, drug dealing, and poverty within a distinct Southern hip-hop style.

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Who were the best-known members of the Geto Boys?

The group's classic lineup consisted of Scarface, Willie D, and Bushwick Bill. The Houston group had earlier configurations before that trio recorded its most influential work.

Which Geto Boys song contains the line about the mind playing tricks?

The song is Mind Playing Tricks on Me, released in 1991 on We Can't Be Stopped. Its verses explore paranoia, trauma, and hallucination rather than presenting street life only as bravado.

Why was the We Can't Be Stopped album cover controversial?

The cover shows Bushwick Bill in a hospital after he lost an eye during a shooting incident. Scarface and Willie D accompanied him from the hospital so the photograph could be taken.

What label released the Geto Boys' major albums?

The group was central to Houston's Rap-A-Lot Records, founded by James Prince. Releases such as Grip It! On That Other Level and We Can't Be Stopped helped establish Southern hip-hop nationally.

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