Ganksta N-I-P facts for kids
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Ganxsta NIP
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| Birth name | Rowdy Lewayne Williams |
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| Born | August 28, 1969 |
| Origin | South Park, Houston, Texas, United States of America |
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| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1986–present |
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Rowdy Lewayne Williams (born August 28, 1969), known as Ganxsta NIP (pronounced Gangsta Nip), is an American rapper. He comes from South Park, Houston, Texas. In 1987, he helped start a music group called the South Park Coalition with rapper K-Rino.
Ganxsta NIP is known for his unique style of rap music. He is seen as one of the creators of a genre called horrorcore rap. This type of rap often tells stories that are like horror movies, with spooky or intense themes. His stage name, NIP, stands for "Nation of Islam Is Powerful."
About Ganxsta NIP
His Music Journey
Ganxsta NIP released his first album, The South Park Psycho, in 1992. This album helped make the South Park Coalition group famous. It sold many copies and helped him get a record deal. His second album, Psychic Thoughts (Are What I Conceive), also did very well on music charts.
His music style is known for being very intense. It often includes strong lyrics that tell vivid stories. This style is part of what makes him a pioneer in the horrorcore rap genre.
After his album The Return!!! (of the Psychopath) in 2003, Ganxsta NIP took a break. He came back five years later with a new album called Still Psycho. His most recent album, Psych' Swag: Da Horror Movie, was released on his own record label, Psych Ward Entertainment.
Albums and Songs
Ganxsta NIP has released many albums throughout his career. Some of his studio albums include:
- 1992: The South Park Psycho
- 1993: Psychic Thoughts (Are What I Conceive?)
- 1996: Psychotic Genius
- 1998: Interview with a Killa
- 1999: Psycho Thug
- 2003: The Return!!! (of the Psychopath)
- 2008: Still Psycho
- 2010: Psych' Swag: Da Horror Movie
- 2012: H-Town Legend: Still Gettin It In
- 2014: God of Horrorcore Rap
- 2016: Street Messiah (as Brother N.I.P)
- 2017: Souljaz Only (as Brother NIP)
- 2018: Creator of Horrorcore
- 2019: Conversation with the Gangstas (as Brother NIP)
- 2020: The Great Adventures of NIP Turner (as Brother NIP)
He has also released other albums, like Originator of the Psycho Sound in 2003. With the South Park Coalition group, he released albums such as Packin' Heat (2003), Family Bizness (2004), and Personal Vendetta (2006).
