Byron Dwayne "Guilty" Simpson is an American rapper and songwriter from

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whose recording career spans more than 20 years. He is signed to

Stones Throw Records Stones Throw Records is an American independent record label based in Los Angeles, California. Under the direction of founder Peanut Butter Wolf, Stones Throw has released music ranging from hip hop to experimental psychedelic rock. ''LA Weekly'' ...

, and is known for being one of the late producer

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's favorite rappers. Simpson's debut album, '' Ode to the Ghetto'', includes production from J Dilla, as well as from

Madlib Otis Lee Jackson Jr. (born October 24, 1973), known professionally as Madlib, is an American record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist, and rapper. Critically acclaimed for his eclectic, music sample, sample-heavy production style, he is rega ...

and Black Milk; all three have been frequent collaborators of his. Along with Black Milk and the late Sean Price, Guilty Simpson formed one-third of the rap trio Random Axe. Simpson is also affiliated with the Detroit hip-hop collective Almighty Dreadnaughtz. Guilty Simpson’s major rap influences are

Big Daddy Kane Antonio Hardy (born September 10, 1968), better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an American Rapping, rapper, producer and actor who began his career in 1986 as a member of the Juice Crew. He is widely regarded as one of the most influe ...

, Scarface,

Kool G Rap Nathaniel Thomas Wilson (born July 20, 1968), better known by his stage name Kool G Rap (or simply G Rap), is an American rapper. He began his career in the mid-1980s as one half of the group Kool G Rap & DJ Polo and as a member of the Juice Cr ...

, and

Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson Sr. (born June 15, 1969), known professionally as Ice Cube, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, and film producer. His lyrics on N.W.A's 1989 album '' Straight Outta Compton'' contributed to gangsta rap's widespread popu ...

Discography

Albums

Collaborations

Mixtapes

* 2007: ''Stray Bullets'' (mixed by DJ Rhettmatic) ( Stones Throw) * 2009: ''Madlib Medicine Show Vol.1: Before the Verdict (Feat. Guilty Simpson)'' (produced by

) * 2010: ''Ghettodes'' (produced by Oh No) * 2010: ''OX to the D (With Roc C)'' (produced by Soul Professa)

Singles

* 2007: "Man's World" 12" (Prod.

) * 2007: "Getting Bitches" 12" (Prod. Mr Porter) b/w ''"She Won't Stay At Home"'' (Prod.

) * 2008: "Ode To The Ghetto" 12" (Prod. Oh No) b/w ''"Home Invazion (Madlib Robbery Remix)"'' (Prod.

) * 2008 "Guilt Trip" b/w "Trusted (Lying Bitch)" Digital Single (Prod. L.G.P) * 2008: "Footwork (Size 12 Version)" 7" (Prod.

) * 2009: "Stress" 12" (Prod.

) * 2009: "Coroners Music" 12" (Prod.

) b/w ''"OJ Simpson"'' (Prod.

) * 2009: "Acquired Taste" 7" (Prod. Metro) * 2013: "Gees" 7" (Prod. Musca) * 2014: "Assam" 7" (Prod. Musca)

Appearances

2001 * ''"Cut Throat"'' (feat. Shi-Dog) by

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from ''Vices'' 2002 * ''"Dirty District Theme"'' (with MarvWon (billed as Guilty & Marv )) by

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from ''Dirty District'' 2003 * ''"Strapped"'' by Jaylib from ''

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'' * ''"As Serious As Your Life (

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)"'' by

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from ''As Serious As Your Life 12"'' 2004 * ''"Dirtee Girlz"'' by

from '' 11 Steps Down'' * ''"Alert"'' by B.R. Gunna from ''Dirty District: Vol. 2'' 2006 * ''"Heartbreaker"'' by T3 from ''Olio: The Mixtape'' * ''"Special"'' (feat.

) by Dabrye from '' Two/Three'' * ''"Baby"'' (feat.

); ''"Jungle Love"'' (feat. M.E.D.) by

from ''The Shining'' * ''"Clap Your Hands"'' ( Peanut Butter Wolf – '' Chrome Children'') 2007 * ''"Money Motivated Movements"'' by Peanut Butter Wolf from '' Chrome Children Vol. 2'' * ''"Take Notice"'' by

from '' Ruff Draft'' * ''"Nightmare"'' by Phat Kat from ''

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'' * ''"Watch Your Step"'' (feat.

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) by Percee P from '' Perseverance'' * ''"Play Your Position"'' by

Skyzoo Gregory Skyler Taylor (born December 24, 1980), known professionally as Skyzoo, is an American Director rapper and songwriter. He has released a number of notable solo and collaborative albums, including '' Cloud 9: The 3 Day High'' with 9th W ...

from '' Corner Store Classic'' * ''"For The D"'' (feat. Eric Lau) by Producer No. 1 from ''The Album'' * ''"For The D (Harmonic 313 Remix)"'' (feat. Eric Lau) by Producer No. 1 from ''Remix EP'' * ''"Supreme"'' (feat. Invincible) by Buff1 from ''Pure'' * ''"Ruuude"'' (featuring Marv Won) by

from ''

Spill At Will ''Spill At Will'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Paradime, released on July 17, 2007 via Beats At Will Records. It featured guest appearances by the likes of Guilty Simpson, Trick-Trick, Marv Won, Cadillac Dale, King Jazzy, and Kenn ...

'' * ''"Sound The Alarm"'' by Black Milk from '' Popular Demand'' * ''"Mouth Music"'' (feat.

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) by Black Milk & Bishop Lamont from ''Caltroit'' * ''"Before I Die (Hip Hop Version)"'' (The Heliocentrics – '' Stones Throw Promo Sampler 2007'' * ''"Make It Fast";'' ''"Mash's Revenge"'' (feat. MF DOOM) by Peanut Butter Wolf from ''2K8 B-Ball Zombie War'' * ''"Electric Gangstas"'' (feat. S.A., Tenacity, Shi-Dog) by Abolitionist Projects from ''Impossible Obstacle'' (Replacements) 2008 * ''"Rapcats Can't Fuck"'' (feat. Mr Smee) by DJ LKB & Miles Flint from ''Spezial Blend EP'' * ''"Bad Man"'' feat. Scorpion by Fat Ray & Black Milk from ''The Set Up'' * ''"Just LIKE A Man"'' by 88-Keys from ''Adam's Case Files: The Mixtape'' * ''"Middle Of The Map Pt. 2"'' (feat. Black Milk) by

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from '' The In Crowd'' * ''"Can't Fuck With My City"'' by Trick-Trick from ''The People Vs.'' * ''"Success"'' by Fatt Father from ''Fatt Father'' * ''"Psycho (Guncheck)"'' by D3CCPT from ''Psycho (Guncheck)'' ''12"'' * ''"Strategies"'' by Shawn Jackson from ''First Of All...'' * ''"Ferocious"'' by DJ Design from ''Jetlag'' * ''"Do My Thing"'' (feat.

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) by DJ Revolution from ''King Of The Decks'' * ''"Oh X-Mas Tree"'' (feat. King Gordy & Phat Kat) by Fatt Father from '' Christmas With Fatt Father'' * ''"Blow The Horns On 'Em";'' ''"Go!"'' by

from '' WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip'' * ''"R U Listening"'' by

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from '' Yancey Boys'' * ''"It Dont Stop"; "Unstoppable"'' by Dj Wich from ''The Golden Touch'' 2009 * ''"Speed", "Damn He Outcold"'' by Slautah & Alius Pnukkl from ''A.R.E.S. (A Red Eye Smokin')'' 2010 * ''"My Guitar Whales (Remix)"'' by Paul White from ''And The Purple Brain'' 2011 * ''"Dirty Slang"'', ''"Trust"'' by Paul White from ''Rapping With Paul White'' * ''"Al Bundy"'' by Shim-E Bango from '' The Bridgecard EP'' * ''"Maximum Karnage"'' by Slautah & Konphlict from ''He's The Producer, I'm The Emcee'' * ''"My Eyes"'' by Moe Dirdee from ''Dirdee Motown 2'' * ''"Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams",'' ''"Detroit 101"'' by Ro Spit from '' The Glass Ceiling Project'' 2012 * ''"Grime"'' (feat. Sean Price &

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) by Fatt Father from ''

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'' * ''"Crazy"'' & ''"Nails"'' by House Shoes from ''

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'' 2013 * ''"PRX"'' (feat.

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) by

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from ''Ghost At The Finish Line'' 2014 * ''"Beef"'', ''"( The Regiment)"'' by Nick Speed from ''Live From The Coney Island'' * ''"187"'' (feat.

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) by

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from ''

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'' 2015 * ''"Warning"'' by Denmark Vessey from '' Martin Lucid Dream'' 2018 * ''"Tunnel Vision"'' by Dabrye from '' Three/Three'' * ''"Tha Basics"'' (feat. Chris Skillz) by Left Lane Didon & J.O.D from '' Back Doe Lil Joe'' 2020 * ''"Detroit to Kosovo"'' by Binakaj from ''The Menu'' * ''"F*c'em"'' by Nuch & Tony Digz from ''Silver Alley EP'' * "''Feels Good to Say''" with Suff Daddy from ''Pompette'' 2022 * ''”We Gon’ Stomp Shit”'' (also featuring

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, Bonshah, Fraction & Ultra Magnus) by The Mighty Rhino from ''To Relieve The Sorrow-Laden Heart''

Personal life

Former NBA player Ronnie Brewer is a cousin of Guilty Simpson.

References

External links

Guilty Simpson
on

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Guilty Simpson
on Stones Throw Records
Guilty Simpson interview with Peak Street Magazine (2010

Interview with Guilty Simpson for Cream.Cz

April 2008 Interview
with L.A. Record
Interview with La Famiglia Magazine
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