Rapper Bun B (born Bernard Freeman) rose to fame in the duo UGK. Bun B and … Read Full Bio ↴Rapper Bun B (born Bernard Freeman) rose to fame in the duo UGK. Bun B and Pimp C formed UGK in the late '80s when their former crew, Four Black Ministers, fell apart. Based in Port Arthur, Texas, UGK signed with Jive and with 1992's 'Too Hard to Swallow' began a series of Southern gangsta rap albums that were successful sellers. Bun B formed the side project Mddl Fngz in 2000, but his main concern was still UGK. Things came to halt in 2003 when Pimp C was sentenced to eight years in prison on an aggravated gun assault charge. Bun B carried on solo, making numerous appearances on other artists' tracks and then in 2005 releasing both the mixtape Legends and his debut album, Trill, a Top Ten hit. With Pimp C seeing early release in late 2005, Bun B returned to UGK and a self-titled double album from the duo dropped in 2007. Tragedy struck in late 2007 when Pimp C died suddenly, leaving Bun B to return to a solo career. His second solo album, II Trill, arrived in May of the next year. Trill O.G., his third solo album, was released in August of 2010.

Who Need A "B"
Bun B Lyrics

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[Pimp C Verse 1]
Yo smoke sumthin bitch , yo yo yo ,
Its pimp c from tha trill and sittin on tha Grill
Me and bun smokn on tha reff all yall bitches
Need to fix yall weve , 'cause who need a b do ya see?

[Pimp C Talking]
Its "Bun b" , "Z-Ro" , "Young Jeezy" , "Slick Pulla" , "Hype d" and "Pimp c" in tha place to be. Texas stand up and throw up ya cup.

[Z-Ro Chorus]
Yo it's texas , ridin on tha dirty got tha grill on tha lexus
Don't fuck with us , nigga we bust yo ass up , throw up ya cup
And say ...
Who need a b when ya can open ya eyes and see
Who need a b when ya can open ya eyes and see

[Young Jezzy Verse 2]
Yo it's tha snowman with all tha snowhoe
Open da door , smack a hoe and shut tha door , hit tha floor
Who need a B when i rap and trap in ATL , i can even do this in texas
Like pimp c said we all got the Lexus with tha grill , we camme to kill
So when bun come to town we got tha trill

[Slick Pulla on Chorus]
Yo it's texas , ridin on tha dirty got tha grill on tha lexus
Don't fuck with us , nigga we bust yo ass up , throw up ya cup
And say ...
Who need a b when ya can open ya eyes and see
Who need a b when ya can open ya eyes and see

[Bun b Verse 3]
Yo it's bun , got tha gun lock n load
Head to tha boat and i take ya coat
Hey girl i wanna do is see that .......
Lemme murk that till ya got a hurt back
Show ya where tha crib at . got that kryptonite
We can see my hoe andu have a girl fight so look at me
And say.....

[Hype D on Chorus]
Yo it's texas , ridin on tha dirty got tha grill on tha lexus
Don't fuck with us , nigga we bust yo ass up , throw up ya cup
And say ...
Who need a b when ya can open ya eyes and see
Who need a b when ya can open ya eyes and see

[Slick Pulla + Z-Ro Talking}
Yo we had bun b, pimp c , now we got tha world famous.....

[Hype-D Verse 4]
Yo i can rap in Atl , i can put it in a basket
And ship it to alaska nigga im tha best ya heard what i said
Its Hype-D , R.o.c , and texas in this bitch i came from tha trill
Born to kill and got a killa grill , They call me Hype to tha d
Don't ya see? i gotta have me a hoe tippin on 4's lambroghini doors
Slick floors with sum killa hoes, im tha best say no mo , Sippin on rum ,
Girl i wanna make u cum , so all my hoes that in tha house im bout to dig
Up in that blouse come to my mansion not my house deep up in tha purple

Haze clouds where tha doulja grows , where tha trees grow , where u see bucnh of hoes where ya see flamin hoes , ya it's H town in tha game and
Tha south is bout to take ya fame "damn!" ya i know how ya fill so take ya pill and calm tha fuck down , 'cause when i come to ya town you know what went down man i shut shit down i KILL yo ass and put you in tha dog pound nigga i pull tha trigga and deal with tha figgaz i can rap i can trap i can od it all hey hoe suck on my balls 'cause when i rep tha trill ya be killed on tha floor and hype tha man i aint got no fans but im bout to get em so hit on em and spit on em 'cause it's Hype d roc in tha place to b!!!!!!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bun B's song Who Need A "B" showcase the talents of various rappers like Pimp C, Z-Ro, Young Jeezy, and Hype-D. The song begins with Pimp C instructing someone to smoke something and then delves into an ode to Texas and its hip hop scene. The chorus stresses the fact that there is no need for a "B," which can be interpreted as a reference to a person or a drug.

Pimp C's verse highlights his affiliation with the "trill" and his love for "reef." He advises individuals to fix their ways and not focus on materialistic things like the "B." Z-Ro takes over the chorus and emphasizes the importance of opening one's eyes to the world around them instead of getting caught up in pointless things. Young Jeezy's verse focuses on his ability to rap and trap, regardless of the location, as long as he has his Lexus with a grill. He also mentions the importance of the "trill" when Bun B comes to town.

The song ends with Hype-D rapping about his skills in Atlanta and introducing himself as the best. He talks about his love for women and shows off his confidence in his abilities as a rapper. Overall, the song is a celebration of the Texas hip hop scene and its culture.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo smoke sumthin bitch , yo yo yo ,
Hey, let's smoke some cannabis, friend.

Its pimp c from tha trill and sittin on tha Grill
I'm Pimp C from Port Arthur, Texas, and I'm currently relaxing in my expensive vehicle.

Me and bun smokn on tha reff all yall bitches
Bun B and I are smoking on our favorite type of marijuana while you ladies are doing other things.

Need to fix yall weve , 'cause who need a b do ya see?
You should adjust your lifestyle to be more enjoyable because who needs a backup plan when you're living your best life?

It's "Bun b", "Z-Ro", "Young Jeezy", "Slick Pulla", "Hype d" and "Pimp c" in tha place to be. Texas stand up and throw up ya cup.
Bun B, Z-Ro, Young Jeezy, Slick Pulla, Hype d, and Pimp c are all representing for Texas and are calling for everyone to lift their cups in solidarity.

Yo it's texas , ridin on tha dirty got tha grill on tha lexus
This is Texas, and we're driving with a dirty appearance and our car grills looking fly.

Don't fuck with us , nigga we bust yo ass up , throw up ya cup
Don't mess with us because we'll beat you up, raise your glass as a sign of respect.

Who need a b when ya can open ya eyes and see
Who needs a backup plan when everything is going well already?

Yo it's tha snowman with all tha snowhoe Open da door , smack a hoe and shut tha door , hit tha floor
This is Young Jeezy, and I'm in the business of selling a lot of cocaine to people. If someone interrupts me, I'll hit them and get back to work quickly.

Who need a B when i rap and trap in ATL , i can even do this in texas
Having a backup plan is pointless when I can rap and sell drugs in both Atlanta and Texas, and I'm really good at both.

Like pimp c said we all got the Lexus with tha grill , we camme to kill So when bun come to town we got tha trill
As Pimp C once said, we all have nice cars with fancy grills, and we're here to dominate. When Bun B comes to visit us, it's always a good time.

Yo it's bun , got tha gun lock n load Head to tha boat and i take ya coat Hey girl i wanna do is see that ....... Lemme murk that till ya got a hurt back Show ya where tha crib at . got that kryptonite We can see my hoe andu have a girl fight so look at me And say.....
This is Bun B speaking, and I'm carrying a gun. Let me take your coat as we head to the boat. Hey, woman, I want to have sex with you. Let me pleasure you until you're sore. I'll show you where I live with my super potent weed. We can also watch my girlfriend fight some other woman. Then look at me and say...

Yo i can rap in Atl , i can put it in a basket And ship it to alaska nigga im tha best ya heard what i said
I can rap and sell drugs in Atlanta, and I could even ship drugs to Alaska if I wanted to. I'm the best in the game, and you should know this by now.

Its Hype-D , R.o.c , and texas in this bitch i came from tha trill Born to kill and got a killa grill , They call me Hype to tha d Don't ya see?
This is Hype-D, R.o.c, and Texas. We're all from the trill and were born to be killers. I have a great-looking car grill, and people call me Hype to the D. Can you see this?

Where tha doulja grows , where tha trees grow , where u see bucnh of hoes where ya see flamin hoes , ya it's H town in tha game and Tha south is bout to take ya fame "damn!" ya i know how ya fill
This is Houston, where the marijuana grows, and the women are beautiful. The South is going to rise in popularity soon. I know how you feel about it already.

'cause when i come to ya town you know what went down man i shut shit down i KILL yo ass and put you in tha dog pound nigga i pull tha trigga and deal with tha figgaz i can rap i can trap i can od it all hey hoe suck on my balls 'cause when i rep tha trill ya be killed on tha floor and hype tha man i aint got no fans but im bout to get em so hit on em and spit on em 'cause it's Hype d roc in tha place to b!!!!!!
When I come to your town, it's going to be intense. I'm going to dominate you and make you my prisoner. I'm skilled at rapping, selling drugs, and much more. All of the women will love me, and you should respect me. I may not have fans currently, but I'm going to get them soon. If you don't respect me, then spit on me, but I'll still be the king of the trill.

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