Big Frame, Bigger Impact

Remembering Big Floyd

Recalling George Floyd's love of the Third Ward and contributions to Houston’s hip-hop scene

06/02/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Showing Support

Food News: Rice Village Launches Program to Feed Healthcare Workers

Plus, Bun B's hot chicken sandwich is back.

04/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

trill in tokyo

Kids From the South Explores Japan's Love of Houston Hip-Hop

We talk with independent artist and photographer Jorge Casanova about his latest photobook that follows several Houston rappers on trips from South to East.

10/23/2019 By Carlos Brandon

jams

The Ultimate Houston Commuter's Playlist

Make the best of that grueling commute with this playlist of Houston-born/Houston-based artists.

03/26/2019 By Juan Grimas

King

Return of the Trill Reminds Us to Never Doubt Bun B

Underground or not, with his brother at his side or on his own, he’s a king, and no one is knocking him off the throne.

09/04/2018 By Cory Garcia

Trill City

Gucci Mane, Tory Lanez Team Up with H-Town Legends for Spotify’s RapCaviar Live

When it comes to hip-hop in Houston, real recognize real.

12/11/2017 By Abby Ledoux

Heroes of Harvey

Our Long List of Hurricane Harvey Heroes

Many people and organizations rescued lives and gave their time and money to help Houston—these are just a few.

09/29/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Reppin H-Town

Bun B Wants to Make America Trill Again

The Houston mogul has dropped a new single and a T-shirt collab this month.

07/26/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Music

Review: A Night with Houston Rap Legends

The Bayou City's rap scene didn't miss a beat at this all-star concert.

04/14/2017 By Camilo Smith

Higher Learning

Rice University Adds Rapper Pimp C's Archives to Hip-Hop Collection

Along with former rap partner Bun B, Rice professor Anthony Pinn is preserving Pimp C's work for future generations to study.

02/13/2017 By Camilo Smith

Reppin' H-Town

Wear Your Houston Pride with Bun B's Trill New Caps

His vintage 'stros design is 💯 💯 💯

02/03/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

#BARS

Battle Rap Is Alive and Well in the Bayou City

A handful of Houston promoters continue to push one of hip-hop's oldest art forms.

01/18/2017 By Camilo Smith

Essay

Twenty Years Later, Bun B Reflects on DJ Screw

The legendary June 27 mixtape-heard-round-the-world changed Houston’s hip-hop scene forever.

05/31/2016 By Bun B

news

Bun B Headlines Menil Panel On Hip-Hop And Nonviolence

Keeping it trill at the Menil.

01/08/2015 By Michael Hardy

Fashion Events

The H-Town Sneaker Summit: a, uh, Sneak Peek

Attracting 6,000 attendees, the 10th annual Sneaker Summit places the Bayou City at the foot fetish forefront.

06/30/2014 By Elise Rambaud Marrion

Picks

The Top Five Summer Fest Bands: Day 1

Forget Jack White and Lauryn Hill. Here are the best under-the-radar bands you should be watching on Saturday.

05/29/2014 By Dean Davis

Hip-Hop

Hustle and Draw

Bun B and Shea Serrano collaborate on a much-anticipated new rap coloring book.

09/20/2013 By Marc Brubaker

Free Press Summer Fest

Reliving FPSF

Relive the hottest and wildest moments from this weekend's music festival with our photo slideshow

06/03/2013 By Michael Hardy