Jordan Peele’s ‘High Horse: The Black Cowboy’ doc sheds light on an erased part of history

NEW YORK — Texas-bred hip-hop duo UGK glared confidently into the camera atop stallions in the music video for their fan-favorite song “Wood Wheel.” The visuals reflected the expertise of the legendary Houston-area music act: blending tales of big city hustling with charming Texas cowboy culture.

“This is not Black people trying to assimilate with this country Western lifestyle. Black people across this country – East Coast to West Coast – have been prevalent in this space for years,” said Bun B, who, with partner Pimp C, became pillars of southern hip-hop , creating hits to help it become today's current dominant rap genre.

Bun, an ambassador for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the fir

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