Willie D

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Willie D (born William James Dennis November 1, 1966, Houston, Texas, USA) is an American rapper who originally gained fame as one of the Geto Boys, a controversial group known for explicit violent and sexual lyrical content. The content of his songs range from the typical violent and sexual content of the Geto Boys to the topics of helping out children and feeding the poor.

Before his 18th birthday in 1984, Willie (and childhood friend Ronald Hopes) were convicted of aggravated robbery after sticking up a Texaco gas station although Hopes became a born-again Christian.

Right before joining the Geto Boys in 1989, Willie D released his first album, Controversy, which emphasized on racism and sexual content.

Willie D didn't leave the group until 1991 but released his well-received debut solo album Controversy in 1989. This was followed by a series of solo albums and a brief Geto Boys reunion.

In 2004 Willie D moved his family to Baku, Azerbaijan to pursue real-estate interests. In early 2005, the Geto Boys released another critically acclaimed album entitled "The Foundation," produced by Willie D.

In 2006 Willie D founded Relentless Music Ventures and signed the groups Nay Nay and Huntzville. He also became the Director of Sports & Entertainment for Dream Flights Luxury Travel (an intermediate charter jet service).

Willie D currently resides in Baku, Azerbaijan but spends a considerable amount of time in Houston, Texas.

Note: The Geto Boys' Willie D. should not be confused with another rapper named Willie D (real name: Will Broady) who was a member of the New York-based Boogie Down Productions.Template:US-hiphop-bio-stub