Bun B, born Bernard James Freeman on March 19, 1973, in Port Arthur, Texas, is an iconic American rapper and one half of the legendary hip-hop duo UGK (UnderGround Kingz). With a career spanning over three decades, Bun B has released five solo albums and ventured into songwriting, acting, and lecturing. The net worth of Bun B is estimated at $4 million, reflecting his influence and success in the music industry.
In addition to rapping, Bun B has written songs and acted in a few projects. He has released five solo albums in his rapping career. Additionally, Bernard James Freeman is a guest lecturer on hip-hop and religion at Rice University in Houston, Texas, U.S.
This article will explore Bun B’s early life, career achievements, income sources, net worth, and his impact on the music industry.
Bun B Early Life
Bun B was born on March 19, 1973, in Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. His birth name is Bernard James Freeman. He lived with his parents until his parents divorced. Bun B’s mother raised him after his parents parted ways. He had to face racism at a young age. Bun B met Chad Butler, a.k.a Pimp C, in his birth country. Both shared the same interest in hip-hop music, which later gave birth to their duo.
Bun B Career
Bun B and Pimp C founded UGK in the late 80s and started rapping together as a duo in UGK. After their first release, Underground King caught the attention of an independent label in Houston called Bigtyme Records. They issued an extended play, ‘The Southern Way.’ Their song ‘Pocket Full of Stones’ was the first song of UGK, and it aired throughout the United States. They released their second album ‘Super Tight’ in 1994. Later, in 1996, their third album ‘Ridin’ Dirty’ was ranked number 02 on R&B Charts and number 15 on the Billboard 200. After the release of their fourth album, ‘Dirty Money’ Pimp C was sent to jail.
Following Pimp C’s detention, Bun B had to begin his solo career. In 2005, Bun B released a mixtape named ‘Legends.’ He also appeared as a guest in some singles like ‘They Don’t Know by Paul Wall, ‘Gimme That’ by Webbie, and ‘I’m a G’ by Yung Joc. Bun B released his first solo album ‘Trill’ in October 2005. His album ranked #01 on the R&B Hip Hop Charts and #06 on the American Billboard 200. Some other singles of Bun B include ‘Draped Up,’ ‘Grit It,’ ‘Get Thrown,’ ‘Damn I’m Cold,’ and ‘You’re Everything.’
In 2008, Bun B’s second solo album ‘II Trill’ was released. His first single, ‘The Gangsta,’ ranked #02 on Billboard 200. This single featured Jamaican American Artist Sean Kingston’, selling about 98,000 copies. The third album ‘Trill OG’ came out on August 3, 2010, under the label of the Universal Music Group. On November 12, 2013, he released his fourth album’ Trill OG: The Epilogue’ followed by his fifth album ‘Return of the Release’ in 2018. Bun B performed on the stage for the last time on May 26, 2022.
Net Worth of Bun B
The estimated net worth of Bun B is seen as approximately $4 Million.
Bun B Income Source
Bun B earned most of his income by rapping as a legendary duo in UGK. He has also earned through other sources like songwriting, acting, touring, and guest appearances in album releases. Bun B issued his coloring book with author Shea Serrano. Moreover, Freeman is also a lecturer of religion and hip-hop at Rice University.
Bun B Awards
A famous personality in the Industry, Bun B was honored with the 360 Legend Award on June 24, 2014, for his successful music career. He also received other awards, such as the ASCAP Award and MTV VMA.
Conclusion
Bernard James Freeman, known by his stage name Bun B, is an American rapper born on March 19, 1973, in Port Arthur, Texas, United States. As one-half of the legendary duo UGK, Bun B has made significant contributions to the hip-hop industry. The net worth of Bun B is estimated at $4 million, reflecting his success and influence. He has released five solo albums, including the acclaimed Trill OG, which received a 5-mic rating from The Source. Bun B was honored with the ‘360 Legend Award’ and continues to influence the industry as a lecturer at Rice University, teaching religion. His career spans from 1987 to the present, reflecting his lasting impact and success.
