UGK

UGK (Underground Kingz), the hip hop duo from Port Arthur, Texas, formed in 1987 with Chad "Pimp C" Butler and Bernard "Bun B" Freeman. They rose to prominence with albums like "Too Hard to Swallow" and "Underground Kingz," featuring the hit "International Players Anthem (I Choose You)." Collaborating on hits like "Big Pimpin'" with Jay-Z, UGK's unique country rap style blended "slang and twang." Pimp C, founder of UGK Records, passed away in 2007. From Port Arthur, Texas, UGK's music seamlessly fused elements of deep blues, soul, and funk into their distinct sound.