Changing the Grief Narrative with Bun B
In this profoundly moving episode of Two Mothers, One Aché: A Grief Dialogue, legendary artist and cultural elder Bun B (Bernard Freeman) joins Yvette and Dionne for a conversation that is equal parts heart, history, and healing.
With rare transparency, Bun opens up about the morning he learned of Pimp C’s passing, the depth of their brotherhood, and the identity-shifting grief that reshaped his life. He speaks openly about depression, faith, community, the pressures of masculinity in hip hop, and the ongoing work of changing the grief narrative—especially for Black men who’ve been taught to harden instead of heal.
Together, they explore:
How grief isolates—and how vulnerability rebuilds connection
The unseen weight carried by artists and public figures
Finding meaning through service, spirituality, and community
Legacy, remembrance, and the everyday signs our loved ones send back
Why saying their names keeps them alive
This conversation is candid, courageous, and spiritually charged—an offering for anyone navigating loss, searching for language, or needing permission to feel.
Take a breath. Take your time. And come sit with us at the table.
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