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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Trill Burgers Takes Over NRG Stadium with Tasty Concession Stand and New Location"

Bun B's Trill Burgers, a popular smashburger concept, will be available at four concession locations inside NRG Stadium during Houston Texans home games for the 2023 season. The partnership between Bun B, Trill Burgers, and the Texans will kick off during a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Trill Burgers, known for their award-winning OG Burger, will also offer a Vegan OG Burger, seasoned fries, and beverages. Co-owner Nick Scurfield expressed excitement about the partnership, highlighting the personal connection between Bun B and the Texans organization.

via KPRC Click2Houston|

#bun-b #concession-stands #nrg-stadium

music2 years ago•2 min saved

Uncertainty Surrounds Cause of Death for Houston Rapper Big Pokey

The preliminary autopsy results for Houston rapper Big Pokey, who died suddenly on June 18, have proved inconclusive. Justice of the Peace Tom Gillam III has ordered a full toxicology panel in Dallas, which could take months to receive. The Texas rap community, including Bun B, is mourning the loss of the Screwed Up Click rapper. Big Pokey collapsed on stage during a Juneteenth performance in Beaumont, Texas, and the cause of his death is still unknown.

via HipHopDX|

#autopsy #big-pokey #bun-b

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Drake endorses Trill Burgers as "best ever" during surprise visit.

Rapper Drake visited Bun B's Trill Burgers in Montrose, Houston and praised the food, calling it "the best burger I've ever had, for real." Trill Burgers was named best burger in America on "Good Morning America" and has drawn long lines of customers, including Ludacris, DJ Khaled, Travis Scott, and Busta Rhymes. The restaurant opened this month and will operate as a pop-up for six months while Trill Burgers finds a permanent home in the Houston area.

via Houston Chronicle |

#bun-b #drake #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Houston Rapper Big Pokey Passes Away After Collapsing on Stage.

Houston rapper Big Pokey, a member of the Screwed Up Click collective, died at the age of 48 after collapsing during a show in Texas. The cause of death is pending an autopsy. Tributes from fellow artists, including Bun B, poured in on social media.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#bun-b #entertainment #hip-hop

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Houston mourns the loss of pioneering rapper Big Pokey.

Houston rapper Big Pokey, whose real name was Milton Powell, died at the age of 48 after collapsing on stage in Texas. He was one of the original members of the hip-hop collective "Screwed Up Click" and helped usher in the chopped and screwed music genre. Tributes poured in from fellow rappers and fans, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Bun B, who called him one of the "most naturally talented artists in the city." The cause of death has yet to be released.

via CBS News|

#big-pokey #bun-b #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Houston Rapper Big Pokey Dies Onstage at 48.

Rapper Big Pokey, real name Milton Powell, has died at the age of 45 after collapsing on stage in Texas. The artist was a member of the Screwed Up Click rap collective and hailed from the city of Houston. Fellow rappers and fans paid tribute to him on social media, with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner saying his "presence was larger than life in helping to catapult our hip hop scene nationally."

via CNN|

#big-pokey #bun-b #entertainment

music2 years ago•2 min saved

Houston Rapper Big Pokey Dies Onstage at 48.

Houston rapper Big Pokey, a member of the influential hip-hop collective Screwed Up Click, has died at the age of 45 after collapsing onstage during a show in Texas. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Big Pokey was known for his solo work, including his 1999 debut album "The Hardest Pit in the Litter," and collaborated with fellow Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion on her 2022 record "Traumazine." Tributes have poured in from the hip-hop community, including from Bun B, who called Big Pokey "one of the most naturally talented artists in the city."

via Los Angeles Times|

#big-pokey #bun-b #hip-hop

music2 years ago•2 min saved

Houston Rapper Big Pokey Dies at 48 After Onstage Collapse.

Houston rapper and member of the Screwed Up Click, Big Pokey, has died at the age of 45. The rapper reportedly collapsed at his show in Beaumont, Texas. Big Pokey was one of the original members of the Screwed Up Click, and appeared on some of DJ Screw's earlier releases before embarking on his own rap career. Fellow Houston legend and Screwed Up associate Bun B paid tribute to Big Pokey on Instagram, calling him "one of the most naturally talented artists in the city."

via Rolling Stone|

#big-pokey #bun-b #hip-hop

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Houston Rapper Big Pokey Dies After Collapsing on Stage.

Houston rapper "Big Pokey," also known as Milton Powell, has died after collapsing at a bar in Beaumont, Texas. The cause of death is unclear. Powell was scheduled to perform at the venue as a special guest during a Juneteenth celebration. Fellow Houston rappers Bun B and Slim Thug expressed their condolences on social media. Powell's team released a statement asking for privacy for his family during this difficult time. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner also paid tribute to the rapper.

via KTRK-TV|

#big-pokey #bun-b #death

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Houston Rapper Big Pokey Dies After Collapsing on Stage.

Houston rapper Big Pokey, whose real name is Milton Powell, passed away at the age of 48 after fainting on stage during a recent performance in Beaumont, Texas. The cause of death is pending as they wait for autopsy results. Fellow legendary Houston rapper, Bun B, announced the news on Instagram and shared a heartfelt tribute to Big Pokey. The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time and will release information about his celebration of life in the coming days.

via FOX 26 Houston|

#big-pokey #bun-b #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•0 min saved

Houston Rapper Big Pokey Dies After Passing Out on Stage.

Houston rapper Big Pokey, whose real name is Milton Powell, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital after passing out at a bar in Beaumont. The cause of death is pending an autopsy. Fellow rapper Bun B paid tribute to Powell on Instagram, describing him as a naturally talented artist who was easy to love and hard to hate.

via KBTV Fox 4 Beaumont|

#big-pokey #bun-b #death

food2 years ago•2 min saved

Bun B's Trill Burgers debuts first brick-and-mortar store in Houston's Montrose.

Rapper Bun B has opened the first brick-and-mortar location of his Trill Burgers restaurant in Houston's Montrose neighborhood. The 3,236-square-foot outlet features a drive-thru and was formerly home to one of Houston’s longest-running James Coney Island locations. Trill Burgers was launched in Houston in 2021 with a series of pop-ups and was crowned “best burger in America” by Good Morning America last summer. The restaurant is co-owned by Bun B and four others.

via HipHopDX|

#bun-b #food #houston

food2 years ago•1 min saved

Bun B's Trill Burgers debuts in Montrose.

Rapper Bun B's Trill Burgers restaurant is having a soft opening in Houston on Wednesday, marking the eatery's first brick-and-mortar location. The restaurant is located at 3607 S Shepherd Dr. and will be open from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. The drive-thru or phone order options are not available at this time, so customers are advised to arrive early. The highly-anticipated location was announced in December 2022.

via KPRC Click2Houston|

#bun-b #food #houston

food2 years ago•3 min saved

Bun B's Trill Burgers debuts in Montrose with star-studded opening.

Houston hip-hop legend Bun B and his partners have opened the first brick-and-mortar location of their smash hit smash burger concept, Trill Burgers, in Montrose. The restaurant will be open daily from 11 am until 9 pm for at least the next six months while it searches for a more permanent home. Trill Burgers has operated as a pop-up, served at events such as the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and the Coachella festival, and been a recent addition to both Shell Energy Stadium and NRG Stadium. The restaurant will serve an expanded version of the core Trill Burgers menu, including a vegan option.

via CultureMap Houston|

#bun-b #food #houston

food2 years ago•3 min saved

Bun B's Trill Burgers debuts in Houston's Montrose district.

Trill Burgers, the smash burger sensation created by Houston rap legend Bun B, has opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Montrose, Houston. The restaurant will serve its signature burgers, including the OG Burger and Vegan OG burger, along with new menu items. The 3,236-square-foot restaurant will offer dine-in and walk-up ordering to start, followed by drive-thru service and online or phone ordering. The location will serve as an "extended pop-up" for six months while Bun B and his team search for a permanent home in the area.

via Eater Houston|

#brick-and-mortar #bun-b #food