- Band Members: Pimp C, Bun B
- Genre: Hip-Hop
- Influenced by: Master P, 8Ball
- Followed By: Bohagon, Famouz, Cadillac Don & J-Money, Playaz Circle, Lil Jon, Webbie, Ray Cash, Maceo, Young Jeezy, TMI Boyz, Gorilla Zoe, Rich Boy
- Similar Artists: Tru, 8Ball & MJG, Mystikal, Three 6 Mafia, Gangsta Blac, Kane & Abel, Capone-N-Noreaga, Silkk the Shocker, Tom Skeemask, Green City
Southern gangsta rappers Pimp C and Bun B formed UGK (aka Underground Kingz) in the late '80s and signed to Jive Records for their major-label debut album, 1992's Too Hard to Swallow. After second album Super Tight..., UGK hit the R&B charts with 1996's Ridin' Dirty, which ascended to the number two spot. Dirty Money followed in late 2001. Pimp C began serving at three-year jail sentence in early 2002, putting UGK on ice until 2007, when the double album Underground Kingz appeared. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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