Later in the interview, the MC admits that he was over 300 pounds during Underground Kingz’ 1990s run. In looking at the menacing album artwork shot in Dallas, Texas, Bun remarks about his weight. Sway In The Morning producer Rich Nice brings out a copy of UGK’s debut, 1992’s Too Hard To Swallow. While contextualizing last week’s death of former Geto Boys member DJ Ready Red as well as Birdman’s recent public apology to Lil Wayne, Bun B holds nothing back when it comes to discussing his health.ĭJ Paul Gives The Secret History To UGK & OutKast’s “Int’l Players Anthem”(Video) released the single, “Recognize.”īun recently appeared on Sway In The Morning. Krizzle is overseeing the music on Return Of The Trill, releasing through II Trill Enterprises/Double Dose Entertainment/EMPIRE.
Along the way, the 45-year-old born Bernard Freeman is now a grandfather and a decorated mentor to a crop of younger Rap voices including Drake, A$AP Rocky, and Big K.R.I.T. In the last decade, Bun B has expanded his resumé to include teaching at Houston’s Rice University, co-authoring a children’s coloring and activity book, and becoming a political journalist for VICE. Originally titled “Bernard,” the album marks a personal transformation for the UGK co-founder as it pertains to his music. This Friday (August 31), Bun B is releasing Return Of The Trill.