Bun B (whose alias is also Bernard Freeman) is an American rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur with a net worth around $4 million USD. He is mainly known as half of the Southern hiphop duo UGK (Underground Kingz)—with fellow rapper Pimp C, he was accepted in the 90s and regarded as the premiere superior Southern hiphop duo. In addition to duo success, Bun-B has an expansive solo career, feature work in music, and entrepreneurship, in addition to being an educator as a book author and businesswoman.
Growing Up
Bun B, or Bernard Freeman, was born in Houston Texas and then raised in Port Arthur on March 19th, 1973. At a young age he began developing a love for music and storytelling. which foreshadowed Bun B’s future in hip hop.
The Rise of UGK
The duo UGK originated in 1987 when Pimp C and Big Mitch teamed up together. Due to the duo’s ongoing popularity, Big Mitch exited, and Bun B was invited to join and the rest is history.
First album (1992): Too Hard to Swallow teased UGK and raw southern flavor. Breakthrough (1996): Ridin’ Dirty was a commercial and cultural success, peaking at #15 on Billboard 200. Iconic Collaborations: UGK was featured in hits like Jay-Z’s “Big Pimpin’” and Three 6 Mafia’s “Sippin’ on Some Syrup.”
2007 Milestone: The duo released Underground Kingz, their double album, which debuted at #1 and features the Grammy-nominated “International Players Anthem” with Outkast.
Unfortunately, Pimp C passed away in 2007, making his and UGK’s time on this earth too short, but their remaining impact will be forever timeless.
Bun B’s Solo Career
Bun B became a solo star in his own right while still representing UGK’s legacy.
– Trill: made #6 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts.
– II Trill: Debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, demonstrating his staying power.
– Trill OG: Received critical accolades and cemented Bun B as a strong solo performer.
– Return of the Trill: His comeback release after a five-year layoff. Continue to do EPs and collaborative releases such as the TrillStatik series with DJ Statik Selektah.
Collaborations & Other Acts
Collaborations with Outkast, Jay-Z, Rick Ross, T.I., Slim Thug, Talib Kweli and more.
Most notably, he has released three albums as a collaboration with Statik Selektah (TrillStatik series, 2019-2024).
Along with the renowned Cory Mo, he had a collaborative recording release entitled Mo Trill in 2022.
Other Pursuits
Bun B is also much more than just a rapper and has always been a true influencer in Culture.
Educator – Guest lecturer at Rice University, he taught classes about hip hop and religion.
Author – Creator of Bun B’s Rap Coloring Book, with Shea Serrano.
Entrepreneurs—Started Trill Burgers, a popular restaurant in Houston serving burgers.
Personal Life
Bun B married Angela “Queenie” Walls in 2003, and therefore, he is a stepfather, including to rapper Young-B. True to form, Bun B, being a down-to-earth individual made and has acquired a great amount of notoriety for his music and for his family- and community-based approach to life.
FAQs About Bun B
What is Bun B’s net worth?
Bun B’s net worth is 4 million as of 2025.
How did Bun B become famous?
Bun B used to be a part of the Southern hip hop duo UGK with Pimp C back in the 1990s.
What is UGK’s biggest song? One of UGK’s most recognized songs of all time must be “International Players Anthem,” a collaboration with Outkast:
Has Bun B had any solo albums?
Yes. Bun B’s first album Trill, was released in 2005, and there was also II Trill, Trill OG, and Return of the Trill.
What business does Bun B own?
Bun B is the owner of Trill Burgers, which is a popular Houston restaurant selling burgers.
Is Bun B making music?
Yes. Bun B is still releasing collaborative records and is still in the hip-hop community.
