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Career
Members Pimp C and Bun B were well-known solo artists before forming the group in 1988. In 1992, the group singed to Jive Records. Shortly after, Pimp C was charged with aggravated assault and sent to prison. During this time, Bun B continued to record using the UKG moniker. Pimp C was released from prison on December 30, 2005.UGK released their seventh studio album, UGK (Underground Kingz) in August of 2007. Four months later, Pimp C was found dead in his California hotel room. His death was caused by an accidental overdose of codeine and a pre-existing condition called sleep apnea.




