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December 1, 2011 JUKEBOXDC Staff Interviews, Videos  

Scarface & His Grandmother Speak On ‘Mind Playing Tricks On Me’


Scarface and the Geto Boys inspired so many up-and-coming rappers with their 1991 classic “Mind Playing Tricks on Me.” The Notorious B.I.G., 50 Cent, Prodigy, Game, Killer Mike and the Clipse have all either sampled the track or referenced it in their lyrics, but fans might be surprised to learn that it was Scarface’s grandmother who inspired him to write the influential track.

In the song’s memorable video, ‘Face experiences hallucinations, running from a shadowy figure he believes is out to get him. The clip was a mainstay on “Yo! MTV Raps” back in the 1990s. On Sunday, the iconic video show is making a comeback with a new special “MTV2 Presents: Yo! MTV Raps: Classic Cuts.” The show will examine the stories behind some of rap’s most influential records, including “Mind Playing Tricks On Me.”

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