Houston's rap royalty, Bun B, has done it again by scooping up another big name for his All American Takeover concert, this time reeling in none other than Drake, for what's chalked up to be a monumental night at the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Drake, whose ties to Houston run as deep as his rhyme book, will be hitting the stage with several other high-profile acts, and it's got the whole city buzzing with the anticipation of musical fireworks.
In what can only be described as a major coup for RodeoHouston, Drake joins an already star-studded lineup featuring the likes of Nelly, E-40, Too Short, Rick Ross, That Mexican OT, the Ying Yang Twins, and Eve. If you're itching to get your hands on tickets, tough luck—seats for the Takeover sold faster than a hot track on a summer chart, leaving many fans to scour the resale market where the price of admission jumps over $200. Bun B broke the news on FOX26 Houston, accompanying it with a visual tease, resplendent with OVO's owl donning a cowboy hat—a not so subtle nod for aficionados.
Tradition meets trend as the Third Ward's very own, has been shaking up RodeoHouston's stage with his unique takeovers for the past two years. His first gig, an "H-Town Takeover," brought together Houston's finest like Z-Ro, Slim Thug, and Paul Wall. Then he lit up last year with a "Southern Takeover" that boasted regional legends including Big K.R.I.T, David Banner, and MJG—each performance further securing Bun B's legacy as a musical maestro and a southern rap game cornerstone.
Expectations are sky-high for Bun B's latest RodeoHouston gig, as speculation surrounding potential surprise guests continues to stir the pot of excitement. With a lineup that's already got the likes of Drake leading the charge, fans are banking on Bun to top his previous years' shows, a challenge, but one he’s more than capable of meeting head-on. Each year, Bun B meticulously curates a lineup that champions the south's rich musical diversity, and this year's slate, according to what KHOU describes, is lining up to be his grandest ensemble yet.
So, while tickets might be as scarce as a sober thought at a honky-tonk, the All American Takeover event is locked in to make a Texas-sized imprint on this year's cultural calendar. Come March 12, expect cowboy hats to tip and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to transform into an unmissable epicenter of hip-hop homage, courtesy of the Underground King himself, Bun B.
