ILOSM fam,’ although the Geto boys rapper, Bushwick Bill, is no longer here with us, his legacy will continue to live on through one of the rap legend’s proudest creations – his son…whom looks so much like Bushwick, it’s almost scary.
Son’s Homage To Bushwick Bill…
As we previously reported, Bushwick Bill sadly passed away at age 52, on June, 9, 2019, following his hard fought battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Shortly after his passing, not only did Bushwick’s son share his Pops’ final words, he later shared the following tribute to the beloved icon:
“We were with you till the end …you don’t have too suffer no more pops. … Love you 4ever our last convos I’ll value till the day I’m with you.”
As we continue to celebrate the life of Bushwick Bill, what y’all are about to witness in his son, may make you wonder if your “mind is playing tricks” on you. Check him out below…
Meet Bushwick Bill’s Look-A-Like Rapper Son, Yung Knxw
Introducing Yung Knxw (YK), also known as Bushwick’s son! Nah, you’re not seeing double, you’re seeing the 26-year-old offspring of a rap legend, who’s following in his father’s footsteps.
As you can see, he looks like Bushwick spit him out. The main difference is their height. Bushwick made history as the first little person ever to become a multiplatinum selling rap artist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-I3u4qgAVQ
Even though Yung Knxw doesn’t like to use his Dad’s name as a crutch, he still has major respect for the legacy Bushwick built and oftentimes pays homage to him online. They also performed together at times. How cool is that?!!
Unknown Facts About The Late Bushwick Bill
1. Scarface revealed that Bushwick Bill at just 21/22 years old, had an incredible business savvy. At that age, prior to becoming a rapper, he’d already owned a few successful car lots in their hometown of Houston, TX.
2. Willie D told Vlad TV that he was the one who came up with the idea to have Bushwick Bill in The Geto Boys, after their original group member, Jukebox, quit. Prior to that, Bushwick was just their homeie and occasional hype-man, with zero rap skills. When Willie D suggested to Scarface and Rap-A-Lot Records owner, J. Prince, that Bushwick join the group, he got laughed at because no one thought Bill was capable…until Willie D wrote his rhymes and Bushwick delivered them with precision…and history was birthed.
We will always love Bushwick Bill for being the true warrior and pioneer that he was. He was a brave brotha, who was never afraid to speak his mind. May he continue to rest in peace and power.
