Talib Kweli And Bun B Talk UGK Legacy, Meeting Biggie, & Menace To Society I People's Party

On the world premier of People's Party, Kweli sits down with Texas rap icon Bun B. They reflect on his biggest influences growing up in Port Arthur, the evolution of UGK, his lyrical style, as well as his and Pimp C's breakthrough getting on the Menace II Society soundtrack. We hear his story of hotboxing with Biggie Smalls, and how it felt like he was smoking out with the Godfather. He also gives detailed insight about the home invasion he and his wife experienced recently.
Episode Talking Points:
Bun B's album TRILL OG album getting 5 Mics from The Source
Bun B not being an original member of UGK
Pocket Full of Stones
Menace To Society
Bun B's Hip-Hop Coloring Book
Zulu Nation
How Pimp C didn't want to do "Big Pimpin" with Jay Z
Being a professor at Rice University
What an amazing producer Pimp C was
Big Pimpin
International Players Anthem
ABOUT PEOPLE'S PARTY:
People's Party is a weekly interview show hosted by Talib Kweli with big-name guests exploring hip-hop, culture, and politics.
"Ladies and gentlemen, get ready, here I come
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[@talibkwelibk]

Thank you All for watching. We will be back soon with more episodes, Peace!

[@humbleinteligence8771]

Great show my brothers

[@bluyeuxdjavul1686]

❤✌🇦🇺

[@ealmightyg]

Make the album happen!

[@MrEazyE357]

Great show! So glad I've got a new podcast.

[@JahRandom]

Dope! A little late but so glad I discovered this.

[@2trill34]

Been rocking UGK since I was 15 years old. Shiiiii... I’m 43 now! Still repping UGK 4 LIFE!!

[@MrEazyE357]

13 y/o here and I'm 38. Them and Ball & G are the main reasons I still listen to primarily rap music.

[@rolltide2937]

I’m 41 I remember camping outside the music store waiting for riding dirty they never disappointed me always fire!!!!!! UGK for life!!!!!

[@kemoluciano9011]

My first time hearing UGK I was 11 years old pocket full of stones been a fan ever since I'm 37

[@Itzjust-rennie]

Salute

[@DaCocoBrova]

#1976 Good year!

[@brotherem1]

Bun said K Rino... nobody ever gives that man his due ... respect and Salute

[@user-ky6jw2yt2h]

👍

[@fredromilla7658]

Facts

[@joshuaspikes7159]

And ZRo On No Jumper Interview

[@Tbcz]

K rino hard af i always heard other rappers look up to him but never see him on major platforms its crazy

[@anthonymarcus8485]

Cloud on the Suckers

[@MrEazyE357]

That "Murder" verse is one of the best of all time! So glad to see Kwali and Bun feel the same way I do.

[@rolltide2937]

that_G_EvanP it really don’t get know better Bun ripped that shit!!!!!! He out shined Jay Z on BIG PIMPING too!!!!!

[@MrDMV-kh1kv]

Pimp c verse go hard too !!

[@EZ95]

t.i. has a video bout that verse specifically. look it up

[@JDActive]

That verse was vicious!

[@Theonlychild1988]

that_G_EvanP hey trust me, they don't really give a damn about you fam. Jay Z said "all black everything" I've seen this guy on a few occasion and it's really like on the song "Imaginary Playa" "I'M UNCOMFORTABLE DOG! I DON'T KNOW YOU!" 🤷🏾‍♂️ It's really the same with all (well MOST) celebrities.

[@troyballard8607]

The beautiful thing about this interview is Bun speaks of Hip-Hop as collective and not as just being regional. Hip-Hop needs more OGs to speak in forums such as this that promotes an intellectual discourse on the culture. I am a fifty-four year old Hip-Hop head that is desperately seeking not only the use of metaphors and verbs, but also dialogue that uplifts Hip-Hop in a positive light.. Big up to Talib, love how you continue to move Hip-Hop forward!!!! Talib...I have never worked in the music industry, but I would love to work with or for you in some capacity.

[@jaimemartinez2528]

Bun B and Talib Kweli!!! Country Cousins!!! I already know this is going to be a dope show

[@stephenkinq7965]

What They Know 'bout Dat!

[@kianahughes7373]

LOVE that song!

[@JaimeChavez35]

Bun B is dropping real knowledge and amazing stories. Great job by Kweli on guiding the interview and letting Bun speak.

[@djb.8507]

Who the hell just comes to this interview and vote it down. Like what was not good or disappointing about a man truth. I don't get it. Bun and Kweli both legend of hip hop and good people.

[@Israel-nb7ip]

Two words: miserable people.

[@kellyray1388]

Some fail to see the real and genuine.

[@sianaparkinsonbieber9124]

Chilling with a blunt waaaatttt 🥰🥰🥰🤣

[@marcus.6487]

eggzackly 👌💨💨💨™

[@bryangalloway1096]

its some jackass that dont know music that voted down

[@minnesotaslimm211]

Bun B. Has always been nice.... Pimp C. Had the voice, but Bun had the delivery... Since pocket full of stones

[@robertreeves7675]

Carlton

[@stewarteasy72]

Rolling with the Bun!!!

[@hiiipoweriii2211]

Bun B is a lyricist & a wordsmith but Pimp C was the hook king & he can ride a beat smoothly

[@lorrainejoubertboutique18]

The blast is still one of my favorite songs OF ALL TIME. Bun B is a legend, Talib aka one of the 🐐 ‘s.... man, this is absolutely phenomenal.

[@snakepliskin3010]

I love seeing New York MC's embracing southern MC's

[@parabellum5503]

Thought you were dead.

[@dolo6149]

The last 15 minutes were the best part of the interview. Og Bun B is very articulate and intelligent. I can listen to him speak all day. And I tip my hat to talib for an excellent interview.

[@jamesjensen5226]

Pimp C will always live on

[@jayiles3174]

Rip to Pimp C

[@aaronverico1396]

Bun-B is right. K-Rino is a lyrical beast. One of the greatest MC's ever. #Legend #GOAT #Houston 👊👑💜❤💖💎🐐📚📝🎤🎹🎶🔥🙌🙏👌💯

[@terencedennis3972]

Bun B underated. He's one of top 10 M Cs

[@Theonlychild1988]

Terence Dennis I'd say he and Pimp C interchange on different songs, etc. like on Big Pimpin' Bun's verse was better. On the André 3000 feature with the famous line "KEEP YO HEART THREE STACKS!" Pimp C MURDERED THAT TRACK!

[@francmittelo6731]

No, he isn't. LOL

[@demetriusgreen756]

Franc Mittelo u trippin

[@stewarteasy72]

Yep. JT Money is underrated, too.

[@stewarteasy72]

@@francmittelo6731 Stop lying. He is underrated. That's your problem.

[@tyronebillingsley4066]

Bun - B and Talib are the truth on the Lyrics !!!

[@broadinkra985]

That verse on murder is my favorite Bun B verse. I was like damn I listen to that song over and over .

[@xdreadful05x]

Had to pause and go listen to Murder so the verse wouldn't be stuck in my head the rest of the podcast.

[@datboytheo]

Possibly the best Bun B interview ever...

[@stevebramucci7392]

YESSSSSS!

[@ExistNNature]

I really enjoyed listening to Bun, he seems like a very calm and cool guy.

[@stevebramucci7392]

truth

[@1234567890sunshine]

For the uninitiated, Bun B is THE greatest of ALL TIME!!!!

[@Ruffsecs]

Grown man conversation. I really enjoyed this.

[@dawordalchemist]

Such and awesome surprise, I never even knew kweli was doing this, I seen talib and bun b and I clicked it asap. Now I got another great podcast to watch, this and drink champs and hotboxin with Mike tyson. Hip-hop greatness

[@uproxx]

Much Respect!

[@jglad2524]

Man this was a beautiful interview. Its awesome to see how gracefully rap is aging.

[@termallwilliams8510]

What I always loved about New York rappers is they talked about New York. I'm from the south Louisiana as a matter of fact. What I love about the great southern rappers is they talk about the south. Rep where you are from and explain on wax as literate as you can. Diversity is greatly appreciated by the masses despite what you heard

[@mrjrm1976]

Two of my favorite artist!! Real hip hop stories that reflect our day to day struggles.

[@joepg1608]

Talib is one of my all-time favorite. Glad I found this podcast

[@uproxx]

Stay tuned every Sunday

[@parabellum5503]

It's the only podcast i regularly check for.

[@smily426]

Resi in peace Bushwick Bill from Ghetto Boys,salute from Croatia to Bun and Talib,peace

[@MrEazyE357]

Supposedly he's still alive.

[@reynaldomendoza9481]

@@MrEazyE357 Confirmed dead as of this morning. RIP!

[@SAUVEASMEGANG]

RipBill🙏

[@MrEazyE357]

@@stewarteasy72 But at the time I posted that comment he was actually still hanging on. Some people had falsely reported his death like a day or two before he died.

[@stewarteasy72]

@@reynaldomendoza9481 For real!!

[@denversdabsc6073]

K-Rino is on another level. Drop 5 full albums on the same day and every album is sick

[@tris87don16]

7

[@3rDegreeBernz]

Bun has never spit a lazy verse in his life. Give this man his recognition.

[@aaronverico1396]

'Quality' without question, is a 5-mic album. An instant classic. I thought so when I first bought it in 2002. And I still think so now. #Salute 👊👑💜❤💖💎🐐📚📝🎤🎹🎶🔥🙌🙏👌💯

[@godskingz1949]

Kweli beat selection has always been on point

[@BSCOTT145]

This was a great interview and to see 2 lyricist from different regions come together on this informative interview, which seem more like 2 grown men having a conversation, was beautiful. Well done Talib & Bun on showing people and more importantly, that you can have a mutual respect for each other without the ego getting involved. 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@vanjones1749]

Yo one of the best interviews I've seen with Bun. Being a Man almost 50 years old, i could relate to a lot of Bun was talking about. Very mature grown adult Hip hop conversation. Need more like this.. because its.real

[@Jay_Bee_Beats]

This was dope, great to get an education on Bun B's journey as an artist! Can't wait for the next episode, Peace!

[@ealmightyg]

Kweli you said in jest that y'all should do an album together. I screamed "yes" to the top of my lungs. My favorite 2 emcees! I was actually thinking about this earlier in the week. Serendipitous!

[@ebonycummings8162]

I think is the first time I see two black rappers who genuinely have love for each other.. it’s refreshing!

[@bernardwallace435]

This was unequivocally the best interview with Bun i ever heard, and im an old head who was _waitin_ for Ridin Dirty to drop after seein the "coming soon" ads in The Source. 1:07:05 this was expressed _perfectly!_ Good look on the interview Talib! Hoping that the new Blackstar with Madlib production isnt just a rumor. *RIP PIMP C*

[@carltonbanks2865]

Bun on Stick Em Up Ludricrs ft. UGK, that verse was a continuation of his Murder verse in my opinion...

[@Craftmaster3]

Carlton Banks agreed....part 3 was his verse on Tough Guy with Outkast

[@marcus.6487]

yeah him and pimp bump't dat stick em up junt out...but that tuff guy wit 'Kast was sho nuff fy fy...pimp vers was xxtra dope

[@duecetre87]

Pimp went off too. 🔥🔥

[@robertreeves7675]

Diss You Told You You Are So Hurt He Doesn't Accept You

[@slofever512]

Salute to Bun B 💯👑 Long Live Pimp C UGK Family 4 Life

[@HitNRunElRadawi]

I remember Bun coming out to do a show in Oslo (Norway) way back in 2010 when I was 17. Being underage I couldn't go to the concert but I remember sneaking in to the afterparty and Bun was getting drinks at the bar. So I went towards him with my digital camera (lmao) hoping to get a pic with him, unfortunately his security stopped me and told me that it's gonna cost $20 to get a pic. Boy... Not mad at Bun tho, still been UGK for life regardless of the security. Great interview.

[@CapCityMover]

That was probably his security charging you. Bun would never see that $20 or cared.

[@mariusetternavn6214]

Taleb Kwali dræpte det i Bodø😉

[@Ultraflatdarkearth]

That’s was definitely the security trying to come up.

[@digitalspinz_inkafricannew5657]

Great dialogue !!!! Between the two , I have enormous respect for the guys keep pushing that hot fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@aubrielandry9705]

This was truly fantastic. I feel privileged to have experience such a thoughtful and deep conversation about the music and culture I love.

[@stevebramucci7392]

Get ready for more!

[@DjDj-rj3io]

Great interview big ups Talib that hat and jacket dope af Much love and respect to Bun B Love live Pimp C UGK4LIFE I love y'all coming straight outta Flint Mi

[@80sbaby12]

This is dope, i hope they keep putting out episodes, my favorite song on a rainy day to get motivated is still High Tech and kweli , God dam that shit is hard brings back so many high school memories in Ohio. Glad to see a living Legend like Kweli get a platform he deserves to speak to the people!!! Thanks for this podcast.

[@stevebramucci7392]

More to come! Check Kweli x Lamar Odom on Sunday!

[@rochiggidy]

L.A. has bugs. The South has CREATURES 😅. I saw BunB live for the first time in Oakland at New Parish a few weeks ago. Shout out and RIP to Combat Jack for putting BunB on MY radar. Much love to my brothas and all the Dads out there. ❤️

[@imanikushan]

Great session! We need more of this content! Real & relevant!

[@andremoore1063]

Straight up...

[@gugulethu4155]

Bun B make feel great that I follow hip hop as genre..he has so much wisdom and dropped tons and tons of jewels on the interview, need more leaders as him in hip hop...Watching out here in South Africa, the real South lol

[@kannon3979]

That's SouthEast Connection. From Texas to New York.

[@SVGIN]

From Atlanta 2 NYC over here

[@csharp714]

Cali to texas😉

[@ronaldrichardson4451]

One nation under hip hop peace!

[@deleonlamar3812]

To Kweli & Bun B.... I'm not anti social but I have no interest in being social on any platform. This is definitely my 1st. time and probably my last doing so... But my heart is speaking so I must. I want to thank all involved with this project foremost as a grateful fan. My appreciation and Love for you Gentlemen is unbound... I've watched you both become the stewards of growth when opportunity is realized. Hip Hip has been the arc in my spirit and the soul of every step on my way through life. And to have a front row seat to a personal conversation between men is an absolute treasure. Not just for the Black involved, But for the content that evolved so organically. It's extremely hard to be casual in a professional setting and not lose the comfort. Especially when the energy in the room has the frequency of a beat that you can't stop nodding your head to. Please consider this as my nod to you both as we make eye contact in passing... No problems wanted just all due Respect. So dope... The Peace is with you!

[@stevebramucci7392]

So so many "you're welcomes" from the whole squad!

[@brianjames723]

Kweli and B. The embodiment of supreme NY lyricism and southern storytelling here. 🤴🏾🤴🏾✊🏿✊🏾

[@nateholly3484]

I love your interviews Mr. Kweli. They bring so much more insight into the mindsets of the artists than jusy listening to the music. Keep em comin!!

[@METALFACEDOOM441]

Standing ovation! 👏👏👏

[@chriscarpenter5895]

That was very humbling, reassuring and educational. I can’t think of an interview where I received all of that in an hour. Thank u.

[@dollarbillmafia]

UGK For life.. BUN B you a legend and LYRICAL TALIB KWELI ...YOU THE BEST, LOVE THE SHOW A 100% keep up the good work.

[@alite3928]

Really love these OG connections! Two legends talking about their history of successes! People's Party represent!!

[@uproxx]

We are all about Representing the legends and those who work to shape our culture - the real ones 💥💥💥

[@MrRap713]

Bun is probably one of the most if not the most underrated lyricist,dude has always went hard

[@nefjones1558]

I love your channel!! Please give us more content to watch, your perspective is something we don't normally get and its DOPE!

[@ItsGambinOway]

Thank you for these Podcast!🙏🏽 as a pioneer yourself I appreciate how you go grab the real OGs and have real conversations.. I appreciate this

[@notaflightreactsfan3706]

Bun b is soo good at talking in interviews, and his story telling is amazing, appreciate this if your still uploading I'ma sub to the channel

[@Nate_The_Compton_Kid]

As a Hip Hop junkie from the 80's, This was an oral history lesson that should be archived at the Smithsonian!!!!

[@trxll_ted753]

2 of tha greatests together! Rap wyiln rn

[@Power-9Hunnid]

1/2 of Reflection Eternal/Black Starr meets 1/2 of UGK!!!! I'm for it!!!

[@gemsound]

Amazing. Both Bun & Talib are living legends. This was a dope episode...lookin' 4ward 2 more.

[@Bigg_C-Nile1]

I met you Kweli with Bun in Houston @ warehouse live. Still got the pictures. I'm also from Brooklyn

[@Bigg_C-Nile1]

That had to been around the time you met bun

[@leeleeloveshurdcrew]

Beat is NUTS! Interview Amazing! OVERALL EXCELLENT PODCAST👑

[@knowledge31]

Waaaaaay better podcast with the legends !! No unnecessary interruptions.... Great flow I'm subscribing !! Salute from Detroit

[@rolltide2937]

Every rapper need to listen to his Murder verse it’s next level !!!!!!

[@datchocolatedude]

I first heard them in high school on the Menace to Society soundtrack on the track “Pocket Full of Stones” but that “Riding Dirty” still gets slapped in my rotation of classic albums. His verse on “Murder” woke my game up even more towards Bun B as a killer lyricist. They were a perfect combination #LLPimpC ✊🏾💯

[@MrAndre11413]

Great Interview, a true legend who deserves a bigger platform and brighter spotlight for his talents.

[@lilrask9464]

Thanks you, I've been enjoying Talib's show lately. Great questions & great guests. Power & blessings from Melbourne Australia ✌

[@314mpgstl7]

Thank yall for being a part of my life making great music. Bun i love that verse off Murder one of my favorites but the verse on High Life man come on bro too many classics heart felt shit man thank you and Long Live the Pimp. Great interview and conversation. Thank you brothas

[@VintageRhodes]

Champion Song produced by J.Rhodes! Shout out to Talib for always showing love. GREAT PODCAST!!!!

[@itsmeman2009]

Man I love the way kweli let the guest talk half the host be taking all over the guest and stuff

[@ghostofluck1811]

Bun B. Is such a polite and respectful person. He is 100% real. Can show you can be a gentleman and a heavyweight in the game. The brother is straight solid!

[@DaCocoBrova]

Hearing Bun talk about his verse on 'Murder' made this worth the watch

[@andrewochoa3161]

Looking forward to seeing more episodes.

[@uproxx]

Lamar Odom episode is up now!

[@hip2thabone_da_sticky1]

Get Mos and Common together and these others as pairs such as: Dmx and Crooked, Epmd and The Def Squad, Ice Cube and Ice-T, M.O.P and Onyx and Krs-One and Chuck D please?

[@KVAZ602]

hip2thabone i assume mos def is on the list already but yo the rest would be dope too.

[@mattmccann8513]

Two mc's and more so people people I absolutely respect and admire for who they are... I love this and thank you for being something so great to look up to

[@stephenkinq7965]

H Town nd BKLYN Vibe! Ya Diggs! It not always where your from ; it's where how you Connect.

[@yaboi5047]

Great podcast, love hearing the legends. Reminds me a lot of combat jack podcast, rest in power reggie 🤘

[@Bdoe19]

Thanks Bun B for the Gems. Oh shit. I have been commenting on all these videos and haven’t made it known that Talib and Mos are my two favorite rappers. Remember when he came to Oberlin College with Immortal Technique.

[@TheAngerman77]

Talib i just found this. You're going to be the best and right one for this. You are underappreciated but MUCH LOVED👍🏽🤘🏾✌🏾 1❤

[@antronbaker8251]

Yo Big up to Kwali with dope journalism platform and spreading love on the West coast Shout out to Bun B Trill OG R.I.P. the Pimp C

[@MrLee-lw9zr]

I listened to yall's song this morning. ' Because I'm Paranoid' Salute to you both!

[@MrLee-lw9zr]

The song name is actually "Strangers" from that 2nd Reflections Eternal album. Check it out yall.

[@ksummerlin1]

Pimp C on A Week Ago would've been🔥🔥🔥. When are we going to get that country cousins album?

[@bospats1]

One of the greatest voices in hip hop history. I am indebted to you for this oneTalib🙌🏽....and by the way the OG is Uber intelligent...TrillStatik is the album of 2019 in my humble opinion

[@torilanier]

Yo...every interview I've watched has been very captivating...I love this podcast

[@12spin]

Brotherly Love amongst Kings! 🙏🏾✊🏾👊🏾

[@uproxx]

That’s right & The People’s Party appreciate you!

[@cdubv8718]

I grew up listening to these guys when I was a teenager. Heard rumors of Bun B teaching awhile back. Enjoyed watching this episode, growing and evolving with these guys. Appreciate the show Talib Kweli, thank you.

[@raulokendro8736]

Salute legends ...i grew up on u both ...just 2 get by was my shit .i redid it on a mixtape many moons bacc..one day u here and then u gone .shit timeless 4 eva appreciative of u brothers classic contributions.blessing 2 u All

[@TheRealBigStilt]

Thank you for this interview

[@yungblizzdabamaboi334]

The legendary Bun B respect

[@InSaiyan0ne]

Just think, Smoking with Biggie (and some of our other legends) is our modern day of shaking hands with Sinatra. I'd imagine on a music level the people that were involved in each of their careers are similar to each other also in level/legend. That's something you must give MJ, he did have much of a full life in the music business. In all aspects, these legends affected more than most of the musicians around them...in their genre and outside of their time too. Dope interview/conversation!

[@SyKoolFy]

This show is going to be 🔥🔥🔥

[@stevebramucci7392]

COSIGN

[@theeSensei6]

I literally just said murder was my fave bun b verse. Then they bring it up. Talib knows exactly what he's doing.

[@Lathan705]

Dope two legends worth listening to 💪

[@bklynlady75]

Yesss BunB. Biggie I really wished a Biggie and UGK song trust it would have been that 🔥

[@drewnichols1685]

"Consider me the entity within the industry without a history Of spittin the epitome, of stupidity - livin my life Expressin my liberty, it gotta be done properly My name is in the middle of e-Kweli-ty"-Blackstar-

[@yusefhasan7524]

I love these videos because they make me do more research, instead of cutting to snipits I’m the video. I’m realizing how much deeper 8os and 9os and early 00, Getting on was a real fukin struggle. Way less one hit wonders back then.