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For|the film|Willie Dynamitemultiple issues|cleanup=December 2011|lead too long=December 2011|tone=December 2011|BLP sources = June 2008|more footnotes = December 2011Infobox musical artist | name = Willie D| background = solo_singer| birth_name = William James Dennis| alias =| birth_date = Birth date and age|mf=yes|1966|11|01| death_date =| origin = Houston , Texas, U.S.| instrument =| genre = Hip hop music|Hip Hop | occupation = Rapper , record producer| years_active = 1988–present| label = Rap-A-Lot Records | associated_acts = Geto Boys | website = http://willied.com willied.com Willie D (born November 1, 1966 as William James Dennis in Houston, Texas , U.S.) is an American rapper who gained fame as the lead member of the pioneering rap group from Houston, Geto Boys . Despite his reputation for being a hardcore artist who pens often provocative lyrics, Willie D is known for his diligent work in the community and many of his songs contain positive messages. He is often called on to speak at universities, high schools and youth facilities.
A gifted athlete, Willie took up boxing at the age of 11. Willie D was so good at boxing that in 1985, he became the Golden Gloves Champion for the State of Texas . With a Golden Glove championship under his 17-year-old belt it looked like Willie D was well on his way to becoming a professional boxer, but fortunately for his fans, fate intervened. Like any teenager growing up in the early 80s Willie D was captivated by the music of his generation. A avid fan of rap music , he listened intensely to the music and set his sights on becoming an emcee.
Soon Willie D was earning a reputation around town as a fierce MC . It wasn't before long that Willie’s reputation reached J prince|J Prince , founder of Rap-a-Lot Records|Rap-A-Lot Records . At the time Prince was looking to revamp the now legendary Geto Boys and knew that Willie D would be a key factor in the group’s success. Once Willie D was on board, Bushwick Bill and Scarface (rapper)|Scarface were added to complete the group.
Considered the classic line up, Willie D, Bushwick Bill, and Scarface first emerged as the Geto Boys in 1989 with their Gold record, " Grip It& #33; On That Other Level ." The record contained the songs "Gangsta of Love," "Do It Like a G.O.," "Size Ain’t Shit," and "Read These Nikes," all penned by Willie D. Willie went on to record a string of critical and commercially successful solo and group albums including the Geto Boys’ " We Can't Be Stopped " (platinum), which featured the single " Mind Playing Tricks on Me ," co-written by Willie D.
In 2009, Willie D was featured on a song called "Down South Hustlaz", along with Young Buck , Trae , Bun B , and Rick Ross . He is currently in the studio with Z-Ro recording a new CD presently untitled.
On November 2, 2010, Willie D was sentenced to a year in prison after pleading guilty to a wire fraud charge. Prior to serving his sentence, he will release a single called "Cell Block Ready". http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/entertainment/music/101105-legendary-houston-rapper-willie-d-goes-to-prison
On October 28, 2011, Houston Press reported Willie D was apparently out of prison and on twitter. http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2011/10/return_of_the_king_willie_d_is.php
Discography
Year
Album
Peak chart positions
U.S.
U.S. R& B
1989
Controversy
Released: December 21, 1989
Label: Rap-a-Lot Records|Rap-a-Lot
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53
1992
' I'm Goin' Out Lika Soldier
Released: September 8, 1992
Label: Rap-a-Lot
88
27
1994
Play Witcha Mama
Released: October 25, 1994
Label: Wrap / Ichiban Records|Ichiban
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31
2000
Loved by Few, Hated by Many
Released: October 24, 2000
Label: Rap-a-Lot
124
25
2001
Relentless
Released: July 10, 2001
Label: Relentless
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–
2003
Unbreakable
Released: February 11, 2003
Label: Relentless
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–
2012
Hoodiez
Released: April 11, 2012
Label: Rap-A-Lot Records
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Charted singles
1992: " Clean Up Man "
Chart
Position
Hot R& B/ Hip-Hop Songs
# 51
Hot Rap Singles
# 6
2002: " Dear God "
Chart
Position
Hot R& B/ Hip-Hop Songs
# 78
Hot Rap Singles
# 4
References
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Cite web |url= http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php? boxer_id=042911 |title=Boxer Willie Dennis |accessdate=2007-12-21 |last= |first= |coauthors= |date= |work= |publisher=BoxRec
Cite web |url= http://www.discogs.com/artist/Willie+D |title=Willie D |accessdate=2007-12-21 |last= |first= |coauthors= |date= |work= |publisher=Discogs
Cite web |url= http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2009/12/18/Raps-Willie-D-pleads-guilty-to-wire-fraud/UPI-21191261196993/|title=Raps Willie D pleads guilty to wire fraud|accessdate=2010-01-08|publisher=upi.com
Cite web |url= http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/entertainment/music/101105-legendary-houston-rapper-willie-d-goes-to-prison|title = Legendary Houston Rapper Willie D Goes to Prison|publisher=myfoxhouston.com
Cite web |url= http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2011/10/return_of_the_king_willie_d_is.php|title = Willie D out of Prison; on twitter|publisher=houstonpress.com
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Geto Boys Persondata | NAME =D, Willie | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | DATE OF BIRTH =1966-11-01 | PLACE OF BIRTH = | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = DEFAULTSORT:D, Willie Category:Living people Category:African American rappers Category:Rappers from Houston, Texas Category:People from Houston, Texas Category:Musicians from Texas Category:1966 births Category:Rappers from Texas
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