Byron Simpson, better known by his stage name
Guilty Simpson is a
rapper from
Detroit,
Michigan. He was previously known as Guilt. In order to set himself apart from the others, he added his last name to become Guilty Simpson. He is signed to
Stones Throw Records. He is also known for being a favorite of the late producer
J Dilla. His debut album,
Ode to the Ghetto includes production from J Dilla, as well as other frequent collaborators
Madlib and
Black Milk. Along with
Sean Price and Black Milk, Guilty Simpson formed the rap trio Random Axe. Simpson is also affiliated with the Detroit hip hop collective Almighty Dreadnaughtz. His major influences were
Big Daddy Kane,
N.W.A,
Scarface, and
Kool G Rap. He is currently working on a new album entirely produced by Katalyst of hip hop producer group
Quakers.