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Guilty Simpson
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Simpson performing for Detroit's 330th birthday in 2021
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| Birth name | Byron Dwayne Simpson |
| Born | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996-present |
| Labels | Stones Throw |
Byron Dwayne Simpson, better known by his stage name Guilty Simpson, is an American rapper and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan. He has been making music for over 20 years and is a well-known artist in the world of hip hop.
Simpson is signed to the record label Stones Throw Records. He was a favorite rapper of the famous music producer J Dilla, who helped shape the sound of modern hip hop. Simpson has worked with many talented producers, including J Dilla, Madlib, and Black Milk.
He was also part of a rap group called Random Axe, along with Black Milk and the late Sean Price. Simpson is connected with the Almighty Dreadnaughtz, a hip-hop group from his hometown of Detroit. His biggest musical inspirations include famous rappers like Big Daddy Kane, Scarface, Kool G Rap, and Ice Cube.
Musical Career
Guilty Simpson's career is marked by his unique voice and powerful lyrics. He often tells stories about life in his city, Detroit.
Debut Album and Collaborations
Simpson's first album was called Ode to the Ghetto. It was released in 2008 and featured music produced by some of the best in the business, like J Dilla, Madlib, and Black Milk. This album helped establish him as a major voice in hip hop.
Throughout his career, he has worked with many other artists. In 2011, he formed the group Random Axe with Black Milk and Sean Price. Their self-titled album, Random Axe, was a hit with fans. He has also released albums with producers like Apollo Brown (Dice Game) and Small Professor (Highway Robbery).
Major Albums
Here are some of Guilty Simpson's most important albums:
- Ode to the Ghetto (2008): His first official album, which introduced his style to a wider audience.
- O. J. Simpson (2010): An album produced entirely by the legendary producer Madlib.
- Random Axe (2011): A collaboration with Black Milk and Sean Price as the group Random Axe.
- Dice Game (2012): A popular album he created with producer Apollo Brown.
- Detroit's Son (2015): An album that pays tribute to his hometown, produced by Katalyst.
- EGO (2021): An album produced by Gensu Dean.
- Escalation (2023): A project produced by Uncommon Nasa.
Personal Life
Guilty Simpson is related to former professional basketball player Ronnie Brewer, who is his cousin.
