Bushwick Bill, co-founding member of the legendary rap trio Geto Boys, has died at 52.
We are looking into doing a public memorial at a later date.
His family appreciates all of the prayers and support and are asking for privacy at this time.

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At the time, Bushwick Bill said he had been keeping his diagnosis to himself.
Its not like Im afraid of dying, he told TMZ.
I know what its like on the other side.

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He added, Thats not what its really about.
Its about life and loving life.
He added, There is no Geto Boys without Bushwick Bill.

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