Bernard Freeman (born March 19, 1973[1][2]) professionally known by his stage name Bun B, is an American rapper and was one half of the southern rap duoUGK (UnderGround Kingz). He is also a guest lecturer at Rice University located in Houston, Texas.[3] He released his third official solo album Trill OG on August 3, 2010, which received a 5 Mic “Classic” rating in The Source Magazine – the first album in over five years to receive the honor.[4] Bun B is married with two stepchildren.[5]