In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down for the second time with rapper, writer, entrepreneur and one half of the duo UGK:
BUN B
Here's what we got into:
• Jasmin pays tribute to her dear friend, Ellen James Robinson
• Being on the set of SNL with Black Star and Dave Chappelle.
• Favorite comfort shows to put on while falling asleep.
• The annual Gumball 3000 rally that Bun has participated in 9.
• Why Talib has never owned a driver's license.
• Calling into the radio station to mourn Pimp C's passing.
• The history of UGK and two groups coming together.
• The genius of Pimp C and his having the best ear in hip hop.
• Bun and Pimp's dynamic similar to that of the yin and the yang.
• Showing love for Ronald Isley and paying him to collab.
• Rita Marley not clearing the sample of 'Cocaine In The Back Of The Ride'
• The rise of chopped and screwed, pioneered by DJ Screw.
• The album 'Ridin Dirty' portraying a day in the life of H-Town.
• The history of lean and how it became so popular in Houston.
• The first four bars of '99 Problems' being borrowed from Bun.
• 'Big Pimpin'' being Bun's international calling card.
• Bun being asked to perform 'International Players Anthem' at weddings.
• A shout-out to one of Jas' college friends for being such a loyal fan of Bun.
• Slim Thug's '3 Kings' music video shoot and why it wasn't a good time.
• The special time of the early-2000's for Houston artists and fans.
• One of Talib's proudest moments, joining UGK on 'Real Women'.
• Pimp C's singing ability and being a genius who could see the future.
• Staying freshly geared up with the latest and greatest clothes for free.
• The history as well as the bright future of Bun's Trill Burger.
• The powerful concept of Bun's record 'Blood On The Dash'.
• Gary Clark Jr.'s ability to convey emotion through his guitar playing.
• The home invasion that Bun successfully fended off.
• Bun's take on gun control and how it is injected into politics.
• How sports keeps Texas calm and everyone loves Pitbull.
• Bun's wife Queenie urging him to lean into his conscious side.
• How much spirituality has been a central part of Bun's life.
• A special announcement of a Bun B/Kweli project in the works.
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