Bun B -: That's Gangsta (feat. Sean Kingston)
: Bun B felt the song worked well as it was and didn't see a reason to replace the "teen sensation" Kingston. He didn't view it as a "kiddie style" record, but rather as a way to define what a "trill gangsta" really is—someone who holds down their homies and gives back to their community.
The song remains a tribute to the "UGK for Life" movement, concluding with a shout-out to the late Pimp C.
Interestingly, although Sean Kingston is the featured artist, he in the song's official music video. Instead, the video highlights Bun B's deep connections within the industry and the Houston community, featuring cameos from: Athletes : LeBron James. Hip-Hop Stars : Chamillionaire, Slim Thug, and Young Buck. Industry Figures : J Prince. Bun B - That's Gangsta (Feat. Sean Kingston)
Watch the official lyrics and hear the UGK legacy continue in this collaboration: Bun B Ft Sean Kingston - Thats Gangsta [Lyrics] eozzy kingo YouTube• Mar 4, 2009 That's Gangsta - song and lyrics by Bun B, Sean Kingston
"" was the lead single from Bun B's 2008 sophomore solo album, II Trill . The song serves as a major turning point in his career, as it was his first solo project released following the unexpected passing of his UGK partner, Pimp C, in December 2007. The Story Behind the Collaboration : Bun B felt the song worked well
A real gangsta when they are incarcerated and helps them get back on their feet once they return home.
It's about —never turning your back on a "real homie". Industry Figures : J Prince
It's about , with Bun B emphasizing that a true gangsta makes money but never acts like they are "above the city" or the ghetto. Music Video & Cameos