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

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, and is known for being one of the late producer J Dilla’s favorite rappers. Simpson’s debut album, ''

Ode to the Ghetto ''Ode to the Ghetto'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Guilty Simpson from the Almighty Dreadnaughtz. It was released on March 25, 2008 via Stones Throw Records. Production of the album was handled by seven record producers, incl ...

'', includes production from J Dilla, as well as from Madlib 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, Scarface, Kool G Rap, and Ice Cube.

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 Madlib) * 2010: ''Ghettodes'' (Beats by

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) * 2010: ''OX to the D (With Roc C)'' (produced by Soul Professa)

Singles

* 2007: "Man's World" 12" (Prod. J Dilla) * 2007: "Getting Bitches" 12" (Prod.

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) b/w ''"She Won't Stay At Home"'' (Prod. Madlib) * 2008: "Ode To The Ghetto" 12" (Prod.

) b/w ''"Home Invazion (Madlib Robbery Remix)"'' (Prod. Madlib) * 2008 "Guilt Trip" b/w "Trusted (Lying Bitch)" Digital Single (Prod. L.G.P) * 2008: "Footwork (Size 12 Version)" 7" (Prod. Madlib) * 2009: "Stress" 12" (Prod. J Dilla) * 2009: "Coroners Music" 12" (Prod. Madlib) b/w ''"OJ Simpson"'' (Prod. Madlib) * 2009: "Acquired Taste" 7" (Prod. Metro) * 2013: "Gees" 7" (Prod. Musca) * 2014: "Assam" 7" (Prod. Musca)

Appearances

2001 * ''"Cut Throat"'' (feat. Shi-Dog) by Paradime from ''Vices'' 2002 * ''"Dirty District Theme"'' (with

MarvWon Marvin O'Neal, professionally known by his stage name Marv Won, is an American rapper and record producer from east side Detroit, Michigan. He is a member of underground hip hop group the Fat Killahz (with Fatt Father, Bang Belushi and Kin ...

(billed as Guilty & Marv )) by Slum Village from ''Dirty District'' 2003 * ''"Strapped"'' by Jaylib from '' Champion Sound'' * ''"As Serious As Your Life ( J Dilla Remix)"'' by Four Tet from ''As Serious As Your Life 12"'' 2004 * ''"Dirtee Girlz"'' by Paradime from '' 11 Steps Down'' * ''"Alert"'' by

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from ''Dirty District: Vol. 2'' 2006 * ''"Heartbreaker"'' by T3 from ''Olio: The Mixtape'' * ''"Special"'' (feat. Paradime) by

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from '' Two/Three'' * ''"Baby"'' (feat. Madlib); ''"Jungle Love"'' (feat. M.E.D.) by J Dilla from ''The Shining'' * ''"Clap Your Hands"'' ( Peanut Butter Wolf – '' Chrome Children'') 2007 * ''"Money Motivated Movements"'' by Peanut Butter Wolf from ''

Chrome Children Vol. 2 ''Chrome Children Vol. 2'' is a follow-up to the 2006 album, ''Chrome Children''. It is a co-production between Stones Throw Records and Adult Swim. It is available as a free downloadable EP on the Adult Swim website. It was also released in an un ...

'' * ''"Take Notice"'' by J Dilla from '' Ruff Draft'' * ''"Nightmare"'' by Phat Kat from '' Carte Blanche'' * ''"Watch Your Step"'' (feat. Vinnie Paz) by Percee P from '' Perseverance'' * ''"Play Your Position"'' by Skyzoo from '' Corner Store Classic'' * ''"For The D"'' (feat.

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) 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 Paradime from '' Spill At Will'' * ''"Sound The Alarm"'' by Black Milk from '' Popular Demand'' * ''"Mouth Music"'' (feat. Busta Rhymes) 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.

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) by Peanut Butter Wolf from ''2K8 B-Ball Zombie War'' * ''"Electric Gangstas"'' (feat. S.A.,

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, 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 Kidz In The Hall 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. Royce Da 5'9") by DJ Revolution from ''King Of The Decks'' * ''"Oh X-Mas Tree"'' (feat. King Gordy & Phat Kat) by Fatt Father from ''

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'' * ''"Blow The Horns On 'Em";'' ''"Go!"'' by Madlib from '' WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip'' * ''"R U Listening"'' by

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from ''

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'' * ''"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

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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 ''

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'' 2012 * ''"Grime"'' (feat. Sean Price & Roc Marciano) by Fatt Father from '' Fatherhood'' * ''"Crazy"'' & ''"Nails"'' by House Shoes from '' Let It Go'' 2013 * ''"PRX"'' (feat. Alchemist) by Quelle Chris from ''Ghost At The Finish Line'' 2014 * ''"Beef"'', ''"(

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)"'' by Nick Speed from ''Live From The Coney Island'' * ''"187"'' (feat. Ras Kass) by Diamond D from '' The Diam Piece'' 2015 * ''"Warning"'' by Denmark Vessey from ''

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'' 2018 * ''"Tunnel Vision"'' by

from '' Three/Three'' 2020 * ''"Detroit to Kosovo"'' by Binakaj from ''The Menu'' * ''"F*c'em"'' by Nuch & Tony Digz from ''Silver Alley EP'' 2022 * ''”We Gon’ Stomp Shit”'' (also featuring Tragedy Khadafi, Thirstin Howl III, Bonshah, Fraction & Ultra Magnus) by The Mighty Rhino from ''To Relieve The Sorrow-Laden Heart''

Personal life

Former NBA player

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is a cousin of Guilty Simpson.

References

External links

Guilty Simpson
on Myspace
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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