Whatever Happened To GS Boyz — The Group Behind “Stanky Legg”?

There was a time when you couldn’t walk into a club, school dance or party without hearing someone yell for everybody to do the “Stanky Legg.” In 2008 and 2009, the dance became a nationwide phenomenon, turning Texas rap group GS Boyz into one of the most recognizable acts of the dance-rap era.

But after scoring one of the era’s biggest dance records, GS Boyz seemingly disappeared from mainstream hip-hop. So, whatever happened to them?

Before “Stanky Legg”

GS Boyz came out of Arlington, Texas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The group formed while its members were young and connected through Bowie High School. During its breakout period, the lineup included Prince Charming, Soufside, Slizz, Marc D and D.K. AllHipHop

Before national fame, the group built a regional following with songs such as “Hit the G-Spot,” “Twisted,” “He Don’t Deserve You” and “First Time.” Their music arrived during the rise of the Dallas-area dance movement often called the D-Town Boogie, when local rappers were creating songs built around dances that could quickly spread through clubs, schools and online videos. AllMusic

Then came the record that changed everything.

“Stanky Legg” Takes Over

“Stanky Legg” began gaining momentum in Texas before exploding nationally. The dance involved leaning while rotating one leg, then switching sides—a move simple enough for crowds everywhere to imitate. XXL reported at the time that GS Boyz acknowledged being inspired by the success of Soulja Boy and the way “Crank That” combined music, dance and internet exposure. XXL Mag

The buzz eventually connected GS Boyz with rapper Yung Joc, whose Swagg Team Entertainment signed the group. The song was commercially released in 2009 through Swagg Team/Jive-related distribution. AllMusic

And “Stanky Legg” became a legitimate hit.

The single reached No. 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 17 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. By July 2009, Billboard reported that the song had sold approximately 443,000 digital downloads. YouTube

Its music video also reached the top of BET’s 106 & Park countdown, giving GS Boyz national television exposure during an era when appearing on the show could dramatically increase an artist’s visibility. AllMusic

The group suddenly had a dance that people across America knew.

Could They Do It Again?

Following “Stanky Legg,” GS Boyz released another dance-oriented single, “Booty Dew.”

The follow-up received attention and reached No. 62 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart according to Billboard's 2009 interview with the group, but it didn't reproduce the massive cultural impact of “Stanky Legg.” YouTube

At the time, GS Boyz were discussing plans for a self-titled debut album. But behind the scenes, the group's original lineup was beginning to fracture.

The Group Splits Apart

By March 2010, reports emerged that GS Boyz had undergone a major breakup.

AllHipHop reported that three members had been dropped, leaving Prince and Soufside working together and recording new material. In interviews at the time, the remaining members described disagreements involving work ethic and different visions for the group's future. AllHipHop

That shakeup came incredibly quickly considering that only a year earlier GS Boyz had been riding one of hip-hop's biggest dance crazes.

The group continued releasing music in various forms over the years, but the original five-man lineup that audiences associated with the “Stanky Legg” era was no longer operating the same way.

Where Are GS Boyz Now?

The GS Boyz name hasn't completely disappeared.

The group's current official website identifies founding members Keithian Cherry (Slizz) and Marcus Dinkins (Mr. Marc D) as the present-day core of GS Boyz and says they are continuing the group's legacy with new music in 2026. GS Boyz

That makes the GS Boyz story a little different from many groups featured in “Whatever Happened To?” stories. They didn't simply vanish—they experienced lineup changes, went through different phases and continued making music outside the mainstream spotlight.

The Legacy of “Stanky Legg”

More than 15 years later, “Stanky Legg” remains a snapshot of a special period in Southern hip-hop.

The late 2000s produced an entire generation of records where the song and the dance were inseparable. Soulja Boy had “Crank That,” DJ Unk had “Walk It Out,” and Dallas developed its own dance-heavy movement.

GS Boyz had “Stanky Legg.”

The record may have defined their mainstream career, but its impact shouldn't be dismissed simply because the group never produced another hit of the same magnitude. They created a dance that traveled far beyond Texas and became part of late-2000s hip-hop culture.

And sometimes, one record is all it takes to make sure people remember your name.

GS Boyz may no longer dominate BET and radio like they did in 2009, but once somebody puts on “Stanky Legg,” an entire generation immediately remembers exactly what to do.