Bun B
Keynote Speaker: Rapper, Businessman & Activist; Founder, Trill Burgers; Known as One Half of Rap Duo UGK
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Bun B Biography
Bernard Freeman — known better to the world as Bun B - has been changing the hip-hop landscape as one half of the legendary UGK alongside the late Pimp C for over 30 years. While the Grammy nominated duo collectively delivered six classic albums and two EPs, Bun solidified his solo warrior status with five projects that embodied his Port Arthur, Texas mantra to keep it trill.
From UGK’s 1992 debut Too Hard to Swallow and their groundbreaking “International Players Anthem (I Choose You)” with Outkast 15 years later, to their cameo on Jay-Z’s “Big Pimpin,” Southern hip-hop was made better thanks to the Underground Kingz. In 2006 Bun B won an ASCAP Award for Top R&B/Hip Hop Song for his writing and performance on the single “Give Me That” and also holds an MTV Music Award for Best R&B Video for Beyonce’s “Check On It” featuring himself and Slim Thug. His third solo album, 2010’s Trill O.G. was met with critical acclaim, garnering five-mics from The Source and an XL rating from XXL Magazine, with guest appearances from Drake, Gucci Mane, Jeezy, T-Pain, and more. By 2013, he would release his last project before his musical break, The Epilogue, boasting big name collaborations with Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, and Big K.R.I.T.
As a professor of Theology at Houston’s Rice University, Bun led a course about Religion and Hip-Hop Culture, that in 2015 became available digitally. On top of academia, Bun released the Rap Coloring and Activity Book with Shea Serrano, grabbed a hold of lifestyle and sneaker culture with the Nike Jordans Classics program for young players, and showed the world his foodie side with the launch of the food blog YouGottaEatThis.com via the Complex Network.
When Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017, Bun was at the forefront of recovery efforts, and he helped host the Hand In Hand Telethon, raising $40 million. A second round of fundraising brought in an additional $20 million dollars.
In August 2018, Bun B delivered Return of the Trill, a full length effort produced by Big K.R.I.T..
During the past couple of years, Bun has continued his involvement with local communities and community leaders in support of a wide variety of relief efforts. Most recently, he has worked closely with political leaders during the current presidential elections to help promote voting campaigns and has participated in the organization of major rallies to honor the legacy of George Floyd and call for policing reform.
In 2021, Bun welcomed the new year with the release of the collaborative EP Distant with fellow Houston rapper LE$. He also launched his latest food venture Trill Burgers with a series of pop-ups in his city of Houston. In July of 2022, Trill Burgers won the title of best burger in America from "Good Morning America."
From selling millions of albums to Grammy nominations, changing academia, publishing, sneaker, food, and car culture, plus philanthropy, there isn’t much that Bun B hasn’t done. His mantra is simple and one that has carried him for decades and will do so for decades more. “Live for today,” he declares, “but be smart in case tomorrow comes.”
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What topics does Bun B speak about?
Bun B is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Entertainers, Social Justice and Social Activism.
Where does Bun B travel from?
Bun B generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bun B for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bun B for your next private or corporate function.
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Bun B is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Entertainers and Social Justice. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bun B for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Bun B generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are MC Lyte, Aisha Fukushima and Remy Ma. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bun B for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Bun B to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bun B for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bun B, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bun B or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Bun B for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Bun B, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Bun B are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bun B, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Bun B speak about?
Bun B is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Entertainers, Social Justice and Social Activism. -
Where does Bun B travel from?
Bun B generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Bun B?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bun B for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bun B for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bun B or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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