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Bun B Honoured By U.s. Congress
Rapper Bun B has been honoured by members of the U.S. Congress for his efforts in encouraging students and residents to vote.The former Ugk hitmaker was feted by Houston, Texas representative Sheila Jackson Lee on...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 October 2014
Bun B And N.o.r.e. Remember Late Rapper Pimp C
Rappers Bun B, N.O.R.E. and Chamillionaire have paid tribute to late hip-hop star Pimp C on the fifth anniversary of his death.The Ugk icon, real name Chad Butler, passed away on 4 December, 2007, aged...
By WENN on 04 December 2012
Rapper Bun B Gets Own Day In Houston
Rap veteran Bun B beamed with pride on Tuesday (30Aug11) as he was honoured with his own day in his native Texas.The hip-hop star, real name Bernard Freeman, recently learned he was being recognised by...
By WENN on 31 August 2011
Bun B To Lecture At Texas University
Rap veteran BUN B is turning teacher to school university students in his native Texas about hip-hop and religion.The UGK legend will take charge of a course at Houston's Rice University next spring (11), and...
By WENN on 22 October 2010
Bun B Still Grieves For Pimp C
Rapper BUN B turned to author JOAN DIDION's emotional book about the loss of her husband to help him overcome the death of his UGK bandmate PIMP C. Pimp C, real name Chad Butler, died in...
By WENN on 20 April 2009
Posthumous Pimp C Album In The Works
Late rapper PIMP C is to release a new solo album from beyond the grave. The UGK star, real name Chad Butler, died in December 2007 from an accidental overdose of codeine combined with the medical...
By WENN on 07 April 2009
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