Thought to be the underdogs in this matchup by a segment of fans, 8Ball & MJG quickly dispelled any notions of a rout taking place, as the Orange Mound-bred duo pulled out all of the stops, bringing ...
The people closest to him say being honored in his hometown would have meant more to Chad Butler, AKA Pimp C, than worldlier acclaims. "Chad loved Port Arthur so much," said his mother, Weslyn "Mama ...
The streetwear brand has partnered with Bun B to launch a series of apparel items to celebrate the duo’s iconic third studio album. On Monday, Feb 12 the “Let Me See It” MC took to Instagram to make ...
The event takes place Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Downtown Pavilion, located at 522 Procter Street. On November 9, 2022, Port Arthur City Council and Mayor Thurman Bartie ...
There wasn’t a lot of hoopla around the last Verzuz battle. The face-off between UGK and 8Ball & MJG, two of the all-time great Southern rap duos, was only announced a few days before it happened.
August 7 has been a great day for album releases! Let’s revisit the soloists, duos and groups who have helped make today a fertile day in hip-hop history with debuts, comebacks and earthly farewells.
UGK 4 Life is a fitting capper to this Texas duo’s storied career — nothing groundbreaking, just funky, rough-hewn, celebratory tracks. On the best, “Purse Come First,” the late Pimp C bluntly ...
Someone forgot to give UGK the Don Imus memo. Scratch that. In all likelihood, the veteran Texas duo just doesn't care about the still-simmering rap flap. The one that has hip-hop mogul Russell ...
UGK, the Port Arthur, Texas duo of Bun B and Pimp C, are legendary for a few reasons. There's Pimp C's indefatigable wit and ear for a hook, Bun's sonorous baritone, their taste in beats, and their ...
There’s a big difference between being a fanatic and fan of someone’s music. We all know this, but let’s spell it out for the slow kids in class. For instance, Rocks Off is a fanatic of Death Cab for ...
In an episode of "The Right Time With Bomani Jones" dating back to 2019, Bun B regaled the podcast host with a story about meeting D'Angelo while recording in New York. Pimp C, a super producer in his ...
Despite flying solo for the majority of the night, Bun B proved to be a one-man army, commanding the crowd with a mix of solo cuts and he and Pimp C’s greatest hits. Running through his 2005 single ...