Bun B

Bernard James Freeman (born March 19, 1973), known professionally as Bun B, is an American rapper. He is one half of the southern rap duo UGK (UnderGround Kingz), a group he formed in 1987 alongside Pimp C. 
== Background ==
In a 2008 interview, Lupe Fiasco told TimeOut London, "The people that I see that are really role models—that inspire you to be a better person—is people like Bun B from UGK: little quietest cat, he’s probably like the godfather of hip hop, on the low. Especially in Houston, because he’s very influential and he’s such a cool, effective kind of a dude."Lawrence, Eddy (January 14, 2008). "Lupe Fiasco: interview". TimeOut London. Archived from the original on May 6, 2019. The song "Hip-Hop Saved My Life" was dedicated to the Houston-rapper. The track stemmed from when Lupe Fiasco traveled to Houston for a concert. He didn't know many places to visit, so Bun B gave a tour of the town. Fiasco added, "He had his wife Queenie with him, and I was just sitting back, soaking it all in, and I was just thinking, 'How can I pay Bun B back?'"Rodriguez, Jayson (April 10, 2008). "Lupe Fiasco's Latest Single, 'Hip-Hop Saved My Life,' Honors Southern Rap Heroes Bun B, Slim Thug". MTV.
During his Steppin' Laser Tour on April 26, 2010, at Houston's House of Blues, he brought out Trae tha Truth and Bun B. The latter sang some of the lyrics from their collaboration song, "Swang on 'Em"."Lupe Fiasco Brings Out Trae the Truth & Bun B at Houston Show". XXL. On June 2, 2010, at SOB's in New York, Bun B held the show entitled "Bun B and Friends." Some of the MCs included Fiasco, Wale, Chamillionaire, and Slim Thug, where the former said in a statement, "My man Bun hit me and said, 'I need you tonight.' Bun is the biggest superstar." Funnily, Fiasco performed "Superstar" as part of his set.Reid, Shaheem (June 3, 2010). "Bun B Brings Out Big Daddy Kane, Lupe Fiasco At Special New York Show". MTV.
On April 12, 2011, Bun B held a panel at his Religion and Hip Hop Culture class at Rice University. Guests included Fiasco, Talib Kweli, and Trae tha Truth.Duong, Paul (April 13, 2011). "Lupe & Bun B at Rice University Panel". RapRadar. On October 21, 2011, the two performed at the Southern Lights Music Festival."Southern Lights Music Festival W/ Lupe Fiasco, RJD2 And More!". Do512.
== Discography ==
=== Guest appearances ===
Title 	Year	Other artist(s)	Album
"Swang on 'Em"	2008	Lupe Fiasco 	II Trill
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== References ==
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