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The Trill OG's performance at the rodeo marked the first time in its 90-year history a local Black man headlined a showcase night.

Bun B knew he had a huge night planned for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeoon Friday (March 11). Bringing forth nearly 30 years of Houston Hip Hop on the biggest stage offered was one thing; becoming the first local Black man to headline any night at the rodeo was something entirely different. Joined by Houston heroes Slim Thug Z-Ro , Lil Kekeand others such as ESGand Chamillionaire the Trill OG put on for the city and a near-capacity crowd of 73,257 inside of Reliant Stadium. Calling the moment the biggest night of his life as a musician, Bun even made sure his brother in rhyme Pimp C had his own dressing room Bun put on for the city with a performance of Draped Up before Thugga hit the stage for Thug, Paul Wallpulled up for Sittin Sidewayz along with Big Pokey, Paul and Slim delivered on Still Tippin and more. Lil Flipappeared for This Is The Way We Ball and Sunshine, Devin the Dudemade a surprise appearance for Doobie Ashtray, an appearance from Tobe Nwigwe,R&B group H-Town, Letoya Luckett, Willie Dof the Geto Boys and more. Even J. Princehad to deliver a proper proclamation to those in attendance. The concert culminated months of teasing and planning by Bun and the rodeo committee. The UGK alumni also ensured that his Trill Burgers were front and center at the rodeo and a popular hit among patrons What differentiates us from regular burgers is that we smash this one, we smash our patties into like really thin slices, Buns business partner Benson Vivares said. Read more