Bun B is rejoicing after finding out that fellow Texas rapper Twisted Black has been released from prison after doing a 16-year bid.
Black was arrested by the DEA in Midland, Texas in July 2006 just as his rap career was taking off, having just signed a deal with TVT Records. The following February, he was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine
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Serving 13 of the 30 years after being granted a re-sentencing in 2008, Twisted Black was released on Thursday (July 13). After sharing a video to Instagram of his return, Bun B pulled up in the comments to give him a warm welcome home.
“Welcome home a real one,” the Trill OG wrote, while fellow Texas legend DJ Michael Watts also celebrated Twisted Black’s return, posting a photo of him on Instagram.
Check out both posts below:
Bun B is always showing love to his peers, both the ones still with us and the ones who have passed. In June, the UGK rapper paid tribute to the late Houston rap legend Big Pokey by naming a limited edition Trill Burgers combo meal after him.
The “Big Poyo” meal was exclusively available on June 27 at Bun B’s Trill Burgers restaurant in Houston, Texas, and a video showed that the line of fans interested in the combo meal was wrapped around the block.
The combo meal included a double patty with caramelized onions, a side of fries and a one-of-a-kind Big Pokey Peach Soda, which they made in collaboration with Exotic Pop.
“In honor of @sucbigpokey and the profound significance of June 27 in our city, we are thrilled to introduce the Big Poyo meal, created in collaboration with our friends @exoticpop,” Trill Burgers wrote on their official Instagram page.
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“All profits from this meal will go to Big Pokey’s family to help support them through this difficult time.”
Big Pokey (real name Milton Powell) died unexpectedly on June 18 after passing out on stage. Bun B previously paid homage to the late Screwed Up Click rapper on Instagram, calling his friend one of Houston’s “most naturally talented artists.”
