Pimp C

Pimp C

Pimp C was the stage name of Chad Butler, a southern styler rapper who was part of the group UGK with rapper Bun B. Pimp C helped a variety of other artists during his career including Webbie and Lil Boosie. Pimp C and partner Bun B co- owned Trill Entertainment. Pimp C was found dead in his California hotel room on December 4, 2007. The cause of death was an accidental overdose of Promethazine/Codeine syrup in conjunction with sleep apnea. He was released from prison in 2005 for an aggravated gun assault charge that stemmed from a 2002 incident.

Fast Facts

Birth Name: Chad Butler
Born: December 29, 1973
Died: December 4, 2007
Origin: Port Arthur, Texas
Record Label: Rap A Lot Records, Trill Entertainment

Albums

Singles

2006: "I'm Free"
2006: "Pourin' Up" (featuring Mike Jones & Bun B)
2006: "Knockin' Doorz Down" (featuring Lil Keke)

Categories

Entertainment | Music | Rap

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Ozone Magazine Official: The Chronicles of Pimp C
YouTube: "Knockin Doors Down" (Time 5:38)

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Rolling Stone: Pimp C Readies Return (2005)

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YouTube: "Pourin' Up" (Time 5:04)

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