Brad Terrence Jordan (born November 9, 1970), better known as Scarface, is an American rapper, music producer and author. He hails from Houston, Texas and is a former member of the
Geto Boys. He is originally from South Acres, Crestmont Park neighborhood.
He began his career as
DJ Akshen, recording solo for
Lil' Troy’s [l46705], a local label in Houston. After releasing the 12 single
Scarface / Another Head Put To Rest, he would go on to sign with [l19735] and join a group who were collectively known as
Geto Boys, replacing one member who left, and released the group’s second album Grip It! On That Other Level, a highly successful album that garnered the group a large fanbase, in spite of their violent lyrics keeping them from radio and MTV.
He took his stage name from the 1983 film Scarface.