« Rap-Up December/January 2008 Issue Starring T.I. and Nicole ScherzingerLil’ Kim’s ‘Ms. G.O.A.T.’ Mixtape Cover »Pimp C Found Dead in Hollywood Hotel Pimp C, real name Chad Butler—and one half of the rap duo UGK, was found dead in a hotel room this morning. He was 33. L.A. County Fire responded to a 911 call at the Mondrian Hotel, located on trendy Sunset Strip in Hollywood. They arrived to his sixth floor hotel room to find him dead in bed. UGK is best known for appearing on the Jay-Z track “Big Pimpin’” in 2000, and more recently with OutKast on the song “International Player’s Anthem (I Choose You).” UPDATE: Coronor says Pimp C may have died from natural causes. More from TMZ.com Click below to read a statement from Jive Records’ President and CEO Barry Weiss.
It is with great sadness that Jive Records announces the passing of Chad “Pimp C” Butler, a member of the celebrated rap duo UGK (Underground Kingz). Jive Records’ President and CEO Barry Weiss states: “We mourn the unexpected loss of Chad. He was truly a thoughtful and kind-hearted person. He will be remembered for his talent and profound influence as a pioneer in bringing southern rap to the forefront. He will be missed and our prayers remain with his family and Bun B. I’ve known Chad since he was 18, and we loved him dearly and he was a cherished member of the Jive family.” Born in Port Arthur, Texas, Butler’s father was a trumpet player who played professionally with Solomon Burke. Outside of his father, the 33-year old rapper’s influences varied, ranging from Bobby Bland, Jimmy McGriff, the 1960’s Motown artists to Run DMC. Butler met his inseparable partner Bernard “Bun B” Freeman in high school where they formed UGK. In 1992, the duo signed to Jive Records and went on release a total of eight albums for the label. They earned their highest achievement earlier this year when their most recent album, UGK (Underground Kingz), debuted in the number one position on the album pop chart. According to the New York Times, UGK “helped inspire a generation of Southern hip-hop stars, from OutKast to Lil Wayne.” Bun B is not available for comment at this time. 18 Responses to “Pimp C Found Dead in Hollywood Hotel” |
December 4th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
That’s not a picture of Pimp C, that’s Bun B. Also Pimp C was 43.
December 4th, 2007 at 12:13 pm
The age might be right, but I know that’s not Pimp C you have posted in the picture.
December 4th, 2007 at 12:27 pm
Lol we can all tell your not a UGK fan…thats definitly Pimp C…go google or sumthin first before you get on here talking reckless…
December 4th, 2007 at 12:30 pm
what the fuck happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 4th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
To Ya boi: I’m a Houston native who’s very aware of what all the artists from Houston and Rap-Up.com originally had a picture of Bun B until I sent the message dumb, dumb. I’ve been a fan of the Under Ground Kings and will always be one. Who ever posted the wrong picture orignally must not be a fan.
December 4th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
THAT IS PIMP C IN THAT PICTURE!
December 4th, 2007 at 9:25 pm
WELL IM A SOUTHERN NATIVE(LOUISIANA), AND I’VE BEEN LISTENIN TO RAP EVER SINCE I WAS BORN SERIOUSLY THAT IS PIMP-C YOU CAN TELL THATS PIMP-C BECAUSE OF HIS TRILL HAT.I EVEN WENT TO GOOGLE THEY DONE GOT THE SAME EXACT PIC OF PIMP-C ON THERE.COME ON NOW RAP-UP.COM IS NOT GONNA DISRESPECT A DEAD RAPPER LIKE THAT PUTTIN UP A DIFFERENT RAPPERS PICTURE INSTEAD!
December 4th, 2007 at 11:04 pm
rest in peace man pimp c
December 4th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
We all respected ur work boi.Hey toya check up ur pic files b4 u cheat rite!
December 4th, 2007 at 11:13 pm
asalam alleikum!
that is 4 real pimp c
December 5th, 2007 at 6:39 am
to everybody that has something to say they did disrespect him if that’s what you want to call it because rap up.com posted a picture of Bun B first. I’m not from Louisana I’m from Houston and I can list them all dead or alive that have come from Houston. They only changed it after I posted the first messsage, but they would never say so. I grew on these boys. SO to hell with you all. Rap-up.com step up and tell these people your person originally posted Bun B and not Pimp C because only you an I know that this picture of Pimp C was not posted first.
December 5th, 2007 at 7:23 am
rite toya we got u
December 5th, 2007 at 11:44 pm
Thats Pimp C if u guys cant see in the pictures u need some glasses.
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