UGK
Port Arthur, Texas duo of Bun B and Pimp C whose Southern rap aesthetic was years ahead of its time and became the foundation of everything that came out of the Houston scene.
The Collective
2 Members · Founded 1987 · Port Arthur, Texas
| Name | Role | Years Active | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bun BFounding Member | MC | 1987–Present | View → |
| Pimp CFounding Member | MC | 1987–2007 | View → |
Members with individual Pantheon profiles are linked above.
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Hip Hop Artists of All Time | — | — |
The Cultural Record
Discography
Port Arthur, Texas duo of Bun B and Pimp C whose Southern rap aesthetic was years ahead of its time and became the foundation of everything that came out of the Houston scene
Awards & Recognition
No Grammy data on record.
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Pimp C posthumously
defined Southern rap before it was mainstream
Grammy counts reflect group-level wins. Member solo awards not included.
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