Bun B

Bernard James Freeman (born March 19, 1973),[1][2] known professionally as Bun B, is an American rapper. He is best known as a member of the southern rap duo UGK (UnderGround Kingz), a group he formed in 1987 with Pimp C. Besides his work with UGK, Bun B has released five solo albums, including 2010's Trill OG. The album received the rare 5-mic rating from The Source.[3]

Bun B
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Bun B performing in 2013
Background information
Birth nameBernard James Freeman
Born (1973-03-19) March 19, 1973 (age 51)
Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.
OriginHouston, Texas, U.S.
EducationThomas Jefferson High School
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • actor
  • songwriter
Years active1987–present
Labels

He is also a visiting professor at Rice University in Houston, Texas.[4][5]

Personal life

Bun B has been married to Queenie since 2003. He has 2 stepchildren and 7 step-grandchildren.[6]

Discography

Studio albums

Collaboration albums

  • TrillStatik with Statik Selektah (2019)
  • Mo Trill with Cory Mo (2022)

Filmography

Bun B Media

References

  1. "ACE Repertory". Ascap.com. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
  2. "Bun B | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  3. Lynch, Sean (August 3, 2010). "The Source Crowns Bun B's "Trill OG" a Hip-Hop Classic". Thesource.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2012. Retrieved June 15, 2011.
  4. Bun B, Rice University. 2011. http://www.houstonpress.com/bestof/2011/award/best-new-professor-2674689/. Retrieved October 14, 2013. 
  5. "Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL)". CERCL.
  6. "Bun B Talks Married pBliss! Peer Pressure, Family Values and More". UrbLife.com. July 8, 2010. Archived from the original on August 10, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2022.

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