Bernard James Freeman (born March 19, 1973), known professionally as Bun B, is an American rapper and actor. He is best known as one half of the southern rap duo UGK (UnderGround Kingz), a group he formed in 1987 alongside Pimp C. Aside from his work with UGK, Bun B has released five solo albums, including 2010’s Trill OG, which received the rare 5-mic rating from The Source.
He is also a guest lecturer at Rice University, located in Houston, Texas.
Associated Acts
UGK Pimp C B.o.B. Big K.R.I.T. Chamillionaire Drake Killer Mike Kirko Bangz Parquet Courts Paul Wall Slim Thug Statik Selektah Trill Fam Trae tha Truth Young Buck Z-Ro
Birth Name
Bernard James Freeman
Genres
Southern hip hop
Occupations
Rapper actor songwriter
Years Active
1987 present
Name
Bun B
Nationality
United States of America