William Jackson (born September 25, 1985), better known by his stage name Willie the Kid, is a rapper from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is most famous for being DJ Drama's protégé and appearing on both DJ Drama albums Gangsta Grillz: The Album and Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2) as well as Lil Wayne's Dedication 2 and Dedication 3 mixtape. He is the younger cousin (commonly mistaken as brothers) of the Wu-Tang Clan affiliate La the Darkman. He released his debut album, Absolute Greatness, in September 2008.