Bun B
Rapper and songwriter with UGK
Born
March 19th, 1973
51 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in Southern hip hop, achieved fame as a member of the duo UGK alongside Pimp C. Released the influential album 'Underground Kingz' in 2007, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Also pursued a successful solo career with albums such as 'Trill' and 'II Trill', gaining recognition for lyrical contributions to the genre. In addition to music, involved in various philanthropic efforts and education initiatives.
Released 'Underground Kingz', Billboard 200 No. 1 album
Collaborated with artists like Jay-Z and Lil Wayne
Contributed to the development of Southern hip hop
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