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Bun B lassos hip hop superstar Drake as final guest at Rodeo takeover

Drake stopped by Trill Burgers last year.

Photo by Marco Torres/@MarcoFromHouston

It appears that a certified lover boy will be joining Bun B for his All-American Takeover show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Tuesday, March 12.

Early Friday morning, Bun announced on his Instagram that Canadian rap superstar Drake will be performing at the latest installment in the Houston hip-hop legend’s Takeover concerts, which he started doing at the Rodeo two years ago.

Bun posted a photo of Drake’s famed owl logo from his October’s Very Own (OVO) record label/brand wearing a cowboy hat with the logo of Underground Kingz (UGK), Bun’s former rap group he formed with the late Pimp C. The pic is accompanied with the caption “IF YOURE READING THIS ITS TOO LATE, a nod to Drake’s 2015 mixtape.

The announcement was greeted with both excitement and criticism from people in the comments section. Some posted the infamous gif of rapper Soulja Boy contemptuously saying Drake’s name on The Breakfast Club, while others would’ve preferred if Houston rap queen Megan Thee Stallion, whom Drake allegedly dissed on his Her Loss album, was added to the lineup.

On some level, the announcement isn't a total surprise. Drake praised Bun B when he visited Trill Burgers last year. “I don't like to use the term OG. This is my mentor; one of my mentors. One of my favorite people," he said.

Drake is one of several major artists who’ll be joining Bun for this show. Nelly, Rick Ross, Eve, and That Mexican OT are also scheduled to appear. The overwhelming collection of star power has fueled speculation that Bun and his friends are aiming to claim the Rodeo’s all-time attendance record from Los Tigres Del Norte.

"People don't realize how big of a deal the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo concert series is. It's very quietly one of the largest music festivals in the world," Bun B said on CultureMap news partner ABC13 earlier this week. "It's 21 days of concerts in a football stadium averaging 60,000-plus people per night. My night is no different. So I wanted to bring an amazing amount of talent representation."

A very limited number of tickets are available here

"Here come the grannies!"

Walk through the Magic Door to experience the world of Bluey in Houston

bluey and bingo's bedroom at camp in houston

Courtesy of CAMP

Houston will soon be the home of a new CAMP store, featuring interactive installations like the house from "Bluey."

Bluey is coming to the Galleria this February “for real life” through an immersive event that invites visitors to enter the world of the famous Australian Heeler family. This one-of-a-kind experience brings the Heeler home and backyard to life with intricate details that will delight fans of all ages.

Tickets are on sale now for Bluey x CAMP, the inaugural interactive experience of the combination toy store, party venue, and immersive theater space. This is The Family Experience Company’s first CAMP location in Houston, with the business securing a 7,500-square-foot permanent retail space in the Galleria.

Through “The Magic Door,” a pivoting wall, visitors step into seasonally rotating interactive spaces beginning with a 5,000-square-foot lifesize replica of Bluey’s house.

Visitors can play games made popular by the show, such as grannies and keepy uppy, and bust a move when “dance mode” is activated. The kitchen’s fridge is covered in drawings by the Heeler puppies, while the living room TV plays Bluey.

Families can explore both a pillow fort and a cardboard castle — two-story structures complete with slides — before venturing into a playroom stocked with toys and costumes from the show. In the backyard, a recreation of the Heeler’s large tree is surrounded by charming gnomes. A photo opportunity with Bluey and Bingo tops off the visit.

Beyond the world of Bluey, CAMP offers even more for visitors in its Canteen space, with a splatter room, The Schmutz Bar (a slime creation station), a party room, and a playable truck. Customers can also shop for toys, clothing, and accessories.

Houston joins a list of CAMP’s locations in Dallas, Atlanta, New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. Installations change seasonally, with other current features including Paw Patrol, The Little Mermaid, and Encanto.

Courtesy of CAMP

Houston will soon be the home of a new CAMP store, featuring interactive installations like the house from "Bluey."