But beforehand, he takes a moment to talk fashion.
Like many a Texan, Bun B has clocked western-wears recent surge in mainstream popularity.
Bun B in his dressing room before taking the stage at the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Photographed by Nneoma Ajiwe
This year, he collaborated with Houston native and Purple streetwear CEO Luke Cosby on his all-leather-everything look.
Its all an effort to keep things as Houston-centric and hyper-localized as possible, Bun B says.
Hey, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Citizen says.
Bun B in his dressing room before taking the stage at the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
though are otherwise unfazed.
Theyve spent years earning sartorial bragging rights.
Dana Barton, of Austin-based Schaefer Outfitter, entrusted Maidas Belts & Buckles to make her one-of-a-kind turquoise necklace.
His motorcycle jacket reads “UGK”—shorthand for Underground Kings, the hip-hop duo he co-founded with Chad “Pimp C” Butler in Port Arthur, Texas, circa 1987.
Though growing up, I loved the song by Barbara Mandrell, I Was Country When Country Wasnt Cool.
I won this belt buckle at the Whiskey & Wine Invitational at Mattern Ranch on a pool table.
I built my outfit around the bolo, belt and boots first.
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A hat in the crowd during Bun Bs All-American Takeover
Shaniqua Barnes, 31
Brandon Citizen, 38, in a vintage Scully jacket, passed down from his late father.
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Breanna Hayes, 19; Tamika Taylor, 43; Robyn Mitchell, 31
Maria Aguirre, 28 and Leonardo
Ben Conda, 34
Dillon Mattern, 30. “I won this belt buckle at the Whiskey & Wine Invitational at Mattern Ranch on a pool table.”
Qiana James, 43
Tytiana Williams, 31, Jayla George, 24, and Magen Williams 28
Ashley Butler, 25.
“I built my outfit around the bolo, belt and boots first.”
Lachandria Gaines, 26
Karrington Myers, 20
Toya Briscoe, 35
Nijel Maglalang, 25 and Eric CJ Cross, 27
Israel Ezeodum, 28
Bun B on stage at the Houston Rodeo’s “All-American Takeover.”
A hat in the crowd during Bun B’s All-American Takeover
Photographed by Nneoma Ajiwe
