Bun B has received recognition for his ongoing influence in hip-hop, including gratitude toward Drake for support and renewed fan attention, a win in a sneaker raffle, and the expansion of his restaurant chain with a new location near Rice University. He also features on the track 'Feeling' with Paul Wall and Termanology, while recent industry news includes Rick Ross responding to 50 Cent's remarks on aging and the passing of DJ Bigga Rankin.