Following last year’s Hip-Hop-fueled All-American Takeover orchestrated by Bun B at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the veteran rapper decided to take a different route for this year’s iteration. At the annual event, March 7 was recognized as Black Heritage Day, where the contributions of the Black Cowboy to western heritage were celebrated with exhibitors, school performances, and entertainment throughout the day. In the night, Bun B kicked off his birthday celebration, adding to the cultural affair with a Rap, Gospel, and R&B showcase bringing entertainment for all to enjoy.
After the mutton busting and calf wrangling ended, the drumlines from the Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm and the Texas Southern University Ocean Of Soul united for a performance for the first time in history. The audience screamed in excitement at the unity, building anticipation for the show to follow. As the lights in the stadium dimmed, the culmination of Bun B and his team’s endless work had arrived. The announced lineup for Bun B’s Birthday Bonanza included Jagged Edge, Yolanda Adams, Keith Sweat, Coco Jones, Don Toliver, and Ludacris.
“We wanted to create something that made everybody feel at home and everybody could feel a certain part of it,” detailed the 51-year-old of the lineup in the days before the concert. “It is my birthday, and there are certain things that I would like to celebrate for my birthday. I wanted to find a nice balance between giving the fans what they wanted in a show and then giving myself what I wanted out of my birthday. I don’t think people are really going to understand it, just looking at the names, how does this work with that? But when people get in the stadium and see how everything flows, it’ll all make sense.”
And he was right. Bun B arrived on stage draped up and dripped out in a custom PURPLE Brand and Crown Royal collaborative look, featuring the Bun B Leather Trench Coat and Crown Royal Bun B Vest, specifically crafted for his big day. Smiling while gazing into the crowd, Bun B’s pride in himself and his hometown was on full display as he recognized the magnitude of the moment. Once the show began, a majority of the ticketholders stood on their feet, only to remain standing for the duration of the show, cheering, cuddling, and singing along to the diverse sound brought from each act.
“Thank y’all for coming to my birthday party,” exclaimed the UGK co-founder as the audience of 69,667 erupted in praise
Coco Jones, Jagged Edge, and Keith Sweat gave the lively crowd smooth tracks to sing along and groove to. Don Toliver brought the modern Houston party with his trending melodic raps. Yolanda Adams performed a gospel tribute in honor of local politicians U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died days before the rodeo, and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who passed in July after battling cancer. The memoriam paid homage to musicians lost over the years, including the recent losses of Angie Stone, and Roberta Flack.
Surprises included Tommy Richman performing his viral “Million Dollar Baby” track, and love for the midwest with Chicago’s Do Or Die performing their classic “Po Pimp,” as well as appearances from Slim Thug and Maxo Kream. The biggest surprise came when T.I. popped out, performing an enduring full set including his biggest hits such as “What You Know” and “24s” and “Bring Em Out.” While on stage, the Atlanta rapper gave Bun B his flowers for being one of the “first notable rappers to come to Atlanta” for collaborations.
After Ludacris’ bouncy and swift Hip-Hop set ended, Bun B returned to the stage with T.I. and Keith Sweat for “Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You).” By connecting generations, shuffling genres, and uplifting local culture, Bun B’s Birthday Bonanza fulfilled its promise of bringing something for everyone. Take a look below for pictures from the entire event.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Bun B backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels Ludacris, Bun B, and T.I. performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Marco Torres Audience at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels Bun B performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Slim Thug, Bun B, Lil’ Keke backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Bun B backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Marco Torres T.I. performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Lil’ Keke and Bun B backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Slim Thug, Lil’ Keke backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Jessica Ortiz / Channel Purple Coco Jones performing at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Marco Torres Bun B performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Marco Torres Ludacris performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Le$backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Marco Torres Bun B performs during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Marco Torres Bun B performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels Yolanda Adams performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Marco Torres Jagged Edge performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Marco Torres Coco Jones performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Marco Torres Tommy Richman performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Bun B backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Marco Torres Yolanda Adams performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Bun B backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Marco Torres Atmosphere at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Bun B Backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Marco Torres Don Toliver performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Luke Cosby, Bun B backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Marco Torres Bun B performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Marco Torres Keith Sweat performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Marco Torres Bun B performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels Yolanda Adams performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels Don Toliver performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels Bun B performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels Maxo Kream at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels Yolanda Adams backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels Bun B backstage during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Bun B backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels Bun B and Ludacris performing at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Bun B backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels T.I. performing at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels Keith Sweat performing at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Jessica Ortiz / Channel Purple Maxo Kream performing at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels T.I. performing at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B Birthday Bonanza Concert: Crown Royal and Bun B Celebrate Birthday Bonanza Concert at RodeoHouston
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Bun B backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels Bun B performing Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Jessica Ortiz / Channel Purple Don Toliver performing at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Bun B backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Jessica Ortiz / Channel Purple Coco Jones performing at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Luke Cosby, Bun B backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Jessica Ortiz / Channel Purple Keith Sweat performing at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Marco Torres Bun B performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Jessica Ortiz / Channel Purple Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Le$, Slim Thug backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Bun B and Maxo Kream backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Max Hummels Bun B performing during Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Bun B’s 2025 Birthday Bonanza
Image Credit: Bre Johnson/BFA for Crown Royal Bun B backstage at Bun B’s Bday Bonanza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Friday, March 7, 2025.
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