ugk
-
The Dopest Hip-Hop Groups in Black Music History
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, groups such as The Roots, Wu-Tang Clan, and N.W.A. deserve their just due.
-
Trill OG for Real: Rapper Bun B Shoots Armed Intruder at His Home
If you ever thought for a second that the things Bun B raps about were fake, here is a story that will make you think again. Bernard Freeman is, as the kids say, about that life. The UGK rapper was reportedly at his home in the Houston area around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday evening when he…
-
Today We Honor Chad ‘Pimp C’ Butler of UGK on the 10th Anniversary of His Death
Ten years ago today, we lost one of the greatest treasures in hip-hop—Underground Kingz member Chad Butler, otherwise known as Pimp C. If you are unfamiliar with Pimp C, I suggest you get familiar real quick. Use this 92-minute $weet Jone$ mix put together by DJ Wally Sparks to brush up on your Pimp C…
-
10 Thoughts on Big K.R.I.T. and His New Album, 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time
On Oct. 27, 2017, Meridian, Miss., rapper-producer Big K.R.I.T. released his third official “studio” album, 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time (dope title), though any fan of his knows that he’s had countless other projects over the span of his career. This album is making a splash online; Facebook and Twitter have been full of…