Bun B Reveals His Top 5 Houston Rappers of All Time on 'Nightcap' Podcast
If you enjoy Bun B, which other Houston rappers should you check out? He has some recommendations.
The athlete who once again presided over Black Heritage Day and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo joined former NFL players Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson on the well-known sports podcast " Nightcap ."
Bun B discussed the Houston Rodeo , his Birthday Bonanza and Trill Burgers . Ochocinco asked Bun B to identify the five individuals he would regard as his Mount Rushmore, representing the greatest of all time.
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Bun B countered by ranking the rappers sequentially and provided justifications for each position:
1. K-Rino
K-Rino, from South Park, is renowned for his lyrical prowess. as the pioneer of Houston hip-hop As former Chronicle columnist Andrew Dansby penned years back.
K-Rino stands as the pioneer of Houston rappers; he sets the standard," Bun B told Nightcap. "He embodies everything that the foundational base of Houston rap should have been grounded upon. We were fortunate enough to have these authentic pioneers kick things off for us.
2. Scarface
Brad Terrence Jordan, known as Scarface, is a rapper and music producer hailing from Houston, where he grew up in the South Acres area.
The Houston-based rapper inked a deal with Rap-A-Lot Records in 1986 and became part of the rap collective Geto Boys alongside rappers Bushwick Bill and Willie D, as reported previously by the Houston Chronicle. .
Clearly, Scarface isn’t merely one of the top lyricists and performers hailing from Houston; he’s also among the greatest narrators that hip-hop has seen," stated Bun B during the podcast. "There are very few individuals who can express emotions as effectively as Scarface does through their rap lyrics—Pacific Tupac being perhaps the only other person capable of this.
3. Willie D
Willie D was also part of the Geto Boys. This Southern rap collective created a stir with their debut major-label album because of their explicit language and aggressive content. The album still moved a million units and secured the band a spot within the top 40 with one of their singles. " Mind Playing Tricks on Me," reported Dansby in the Chronicle.
I believe number three should be for Willie D," Bun B said to Nightcap. "Willie D sets the standard; he embodies what we imagine when thinking about a Houston rapper—someone formidable enough to encounter in a dimly lit alleyway. He remains steadfast and continues leading with his actions, making each of us feel honored to call ourselves part of Houston.
4. Ganksta NIP
Bun B mentioned that he may have taken a risk by placing Ganksta NIP as his fourth favorite Houston artist of all time and expressed uncertainty about public reaction to this ranking. Bun B was unsure how people would respond after potentially putting himself out there with this choice.
Ganksta NIP is a rapper hailing from South Park, recognized for his horrorcore lyrics. He produced multiple releases during the 1990s, such as "The South Park Psycho" in 1992, "Psychic Thoughts" in 1993, and "Psychotic Genius" in 1994.
I believe Ganksta NIP might just be one of Houston's finest rappers, and here’s why," he shared with Nightcap. "People mostly overlooked him due to his choice of subjects; he was heavily involved in horror rap. However, his delivery during the mid-90s and even earlier—his style ranks among the most impressive raps I’ve witnessed throughout my lifetime.
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5. Killa Kyleon
When Bun B reached number five on his list for Nightcap, he mentioned that he didn't include Pimp C because he believed Pimp C transcended many aspects of the discussion about top Houston rappers. He instead placed Killa Kyleon at number five due to his lyrical skills.
Killa Kyleon is an artist from Houston who has collaborated with fellow Houston musicians like Mike Jones and Slim Thug. He has multiple tracks available on Apple Music, including "Anytime" and "Welcome 2 Houston."
Bun B informed Sharpe and Ocho Cinco, "Nobody desires to be the top rapper in Houston more than he does. I also believe nobody respects the craft of lyrical expression as deeply as he does."
Bun B talked about other Houston-based rappers Megan The Stallion, Maxo Kream, Travis Scott, That Mexican OT And when discussing large fanbases and overall popularity, they mentioned Sauce Walka, but noted that Killa Kyleon excels particularly at "simply rapping."
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