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UGK’s Pimp C Found Dead in Hollywood; Exclusive Statement From Bun B

12/4/07, 3:35 pm EST

According to TMZ, and confirmed by a Jive Records rep, UGK MC Pimp C, real name Chad Butler, was found dead in a Hollywood hotel room this morning. He was thirty-three. Rescue workers responding to a 911 call from the Mondrian Hotel found the rapper in his bed. A distraught Bun B exclusively tells Rolling Stone, “His genius was unparalleled. His passion was undeniable and his love was unmatched. To say that I lost a friend or brother would never do justice to the relationship we shared. I will never be the same again.”

In a statement, Jive Records head Barry Weiss said, “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 was a cherished member of the Jive family.”

Less than two months ago, the UGK’s (Underground Kingz) Pimp C and Bun B, along with OutKast’s Big Boi, were called to the stage at the BET Awards by Kanye West after West announced the UGK’s “International Players Anthem” was more worthy of the Best Hip-Hop Video award than his own “Stronger,” which won. The UGK’s seventh album Underground Kingz, debuted atop the Billboard charts in August of this year, and featured guests like OutKast, T.I., Too $hort (with whom Pimp C performed with Saturday night at L.A.’s House of Blues), Three Six Mafia and many more. The album has gone on to sell over 500,000 copies. “Pimp C highly influenced the rap game. A lot of rappers adopted his rap style and his production techniques,” Too $hort said in a statement. “He was my best friend and fortunately, I was just with him onstage Saturday night at the House of Blues on Sunset. He was in a good mood, smiling and laughing. That’s how I’ll always remember him.”

The duo formed in 1992 and enjoyed moderate success before huge guest spots on Jay-Z’s “Big Pimpin’” and Three Six Mafia’s “Sippin’ on Some Sizzup” boosted their reputation. In 2002, Pimp C was incarcerated on aggrevated assault charges, and upon his release in 2005, the Port Arthur, TX, rap duo re-formed. Tributes are already pouring in on both Pimp C and the UGK MySpace pages. The cause of death is not presently known. Keep checking RollingStone.com for updates as they become available.

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southside | 5/29/2008, 11:16 am EST

funnybunny- karma’s a bxtch!

i couldnt believe this on the radio. chad i cant believe you went out like that. ugk was and remains, and forever will be, the best rap duo on the planet. forever in our hearts pimp c. watch out for everyone, please?

NEECEE DAVIS | 5/28/2008, 3:10 pm EST

CHAD BUTLER AKA PIMP C. I NEVER HAD THE OPPOTUNITY TO MEET YOU OR BUN B. I THINK OF YOU OFTEN THAT’S WHY I’M WRITING THIS RIGHT NOW. REST IN PEACE. I’LL NEVER EVER FORGOT YOU.

pgtexas | 3/4/2008, 8:40 pm EST

fuck funnybunny u a hoe ass. u need to get yo bitch ass whoped. R.I.P PIMP C

Marlan Rico Lee | 2/27/2008, 3:43 am EST

Pimp C started on a project before he past away and I was hired to work on it so wish me luck on the project. I can use your prayers cause i don’t have him to guide me. I am staying at his home in Port Arthur with his mom who hired me to do mix and finish production and I could use your prayers. I know he isnt here at the house physically but I feel as though he is here Spiritually. thanks and May good Karma be with you.

Boss Lady | 2/11/2008, 11:05 pm EST

When I fist heard that shit on the radio I was like Hell 2 da naw!I can beleive u went out like that but i guess GOD has a plan for everybody. R.I.P Pimp C…..

joyce | 1/4/2008, 11:05 am EST

icanmiss pimpc

joyce | 1/4/2008, 11:05 am EST

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joyce | 1/4/2008, 11:04 am EST

icanmiss

joyce | 1/4/2008, 11:04 am EST

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Cnote08 | 12/20/2007, 11:33 am EST

Thanks for helping me through it all with your music. You will be missed hommie!!!

5 Star Player | 12/18/2007, 11:43 am EST

R.I.P Pimp c you and ur music will be missed man good luck Bun b from ya boy in the bahamas 5star player

Jamixx | 12/14/2007, 9:03 am EST

RIP PIMP C “SWEET JAMES” YOU WILL BE MISSED THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT TRACKS TROUGH THE YEARS.

JAMIXX CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

FamilyWishes | 12/11/2007, 3:39 pm EST

You can probably read my post unlike most of the other uneducated ones on here. Hate to see death come so early for him. I sure he was a father, brother, son, and much more to a lot of people and by those people he will be missed. The gene pool of the world will greatly improve with his absence though.

FamilyWishes | 12/11/2007, 3:39 pm EST

You can probably read my post unlike most of the other uneducated ones on here. Hate to see death come so early for him. I sure he was a father, brother, son, and much more to a lot of people and by those people he will be missed. The gene pool of the world will greatly improve with his absence though.

shane | 12/9/2007, 8:33 am EST

~?~ r.i.p pimp c † ~?~

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DopeBoi-Ant toledo,ohio | 12/8/2007, 12:07 pm EST

RIP im listen to i choose u az i type this, pimp c u trully waz a pimp n u killd it on just about everything u did, i hope u magicly keep comin out wit hitz like pac n big.. bun b u n my prayerz keep ya head up- anthony from tha glass city OHIO stand up n stay up

CED WADE AKA A HUNID $ GRAND | 12/8/2007, 9:36 am EST

REST IN PEACE CHAD BUTLER AKA PIMP C… FOR THOSE THAT THINK HE OVER DOSED YOU NEED 2 STOP THE RUMOR’S! PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS TRYING TO BRING 1 ANOTHER DOWN AND THIS SIMPLY ISN’T THE TIME TO DO SO! RESPECT IT! RIP PIMP C.

rev.williams from texas | 12/7/2007, 9:00 pm EST

pimp-c was a real rapper from texas

Robert | 12/7/2007, 10:40 am EST

Too many people won’t miss this pimp. Anybody with the name pimp I HAVE no respect for. Same ole rhymes and lyrics…….yeah, he’s a legend LOL, NOT!!!!!! He OD, its simple…I’m really tryin’ to figure out why this is headline news. He won’t be missed!!!

Nel from UK | 12/6/2007, 1:44 pm EST

R.I.P to Chad Butler aka Pimp C u will be missed homes!

luckynuts | 12/6/2007, 12:06 pm EST

pimp c a trill nigga, polo fuck that hillfiger……………. ….. ….man i need to get throwed

Stian | 12/6/2007, 9:54 am EST

RIP Pimp C from Oslo, Norway

da biscuit | 12/6/2007, 12:10 am EST

Damn man, pimp c had a hard ass style. Sucks hes dead. RIP.
And good luck bun b

clever/ from the leveland | 12/5/2007, 9:29 pm EST

R.I.P PIMP C from the streets of CLEVELAND were real O.G,s keep it gangsta so you go hard or go home chuck will keep you and your family in my prayers bun keep repp,n haters play yo role keep haten on us we rep the real or should i say the trill we dont power up cornflakes or offbrans

TEXAS PRIDE | 12/5/2007, 3:56 pm EST

RIP Pimp C you will be missed. You put the third coast on the map and will continue to shape the way music is made. Thanks for all the great music and memories. UGK was the sound track to my youth and I’m glad the rest of the country was able to enjoy his music before he passed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family, friends, and tons of loyal fans. May he find peace in the next life.

@#$%$# | 12/5/2007, 3:21 pm EST

not grow up shut the fuck up

Ms. mo | 12/5/2007, 2:40 pm EST

RIP Pimp C ,you and your music wil be missed dearly, my prayers go out to the family

Pimp X | 12/5/2007, 2:19 pm EST

Yo Yo Yo like all you biches dont know the talent of the Pimp C yo like he be the man know what I’m sayin who infuens many da rappers with his poety in his rappin like you all give da shit anywayz know what I’m saying cause he be da man and many da rappers look up to the Pimp and we show da respect to the Pimp may his sole rest in piece in da grave know what I’m sayin cause he deserv da respect for he be talent in da flesh and he be the man know what I’m sayin and he have the family too so he also have the good live know what I’m sayin so show da respect for teh Pimp may the God rest be his sole and we all be miss the Pimp for he deserv beter and I be missed him! Peice Out!

tb from mil | 12/5/2007, 2:06 pm EST

Pimp c was a legend everytime he came here to mess wit pimpin ken we got down and i’m not sure what he died from but they betta hope it wasnt no homicide or he gone be a lot of wreckless play behind this. RIP Pimp C and you will always be missed. Chopping Blades!!!!!!!!

@#$%$# | 12/5/2007, 1:54 pm EST

R.I.P PIMP-C AN MY PRAYER’S ARE WITH HIS FAMILY AND THE BUNN.HE’NO A HERO 2 YOU NO SYMPATHY BUT HE WAS TO THE WORLD WHO THE FUCK YOUR HERO IS SOMEBODY LIKE OPRAH STAY YO BITCH ASS IN THE HOUSE WHERE YOU BEEN WE FROM THE SRTEETS BITCH AN YOU WOULD’NT LNOW BOUT THAT SO DONT SAY SHIT

Grow Up | 12/5/2007, 1:46 pm EST

I guess you should go back to school then. Pimp C would agree…

@#$%$# | 12/5/2007, 1:41 pm EST

we pose tp be talking bout pimp -c you bunch of ass holes GOD YOU CAN KISS MY ASS.AN HHOW GIVE’S A FUCK ABOUT GRAMMAR IS TERRIBLE WE AINT IN SCHOOL NO MORE WHAT THE FUCK NOW BACK TO PIMP-C YALL NEED TO LISTEN TO HEAD BUST A GET YOUR MIND RIGHT

GOD | 12/5/2007, 1:05 pm EST

I have advised St. Peter not to let Pimp C. through the Pearly Gates. He is not welcome here in My place of Paradise as he did not lead a fruitful, humble, caring existence on your planet.

And to “true2gamePATlife”: please don’t pray to me. I don’t need any of your prayers. I have nothing to say to fUNNYbUNNy about his comment. Actually (heh-heh) I think his comment was kind of funny. Stop being a hypocrite true2gamePATlife. You’re the one people should be praying to Me about. You have a lonely soul true2game.

Grow Up | 12/5/2007, 12:58 pm EST

The grammar in this section is terrible.

No sympathy | 12/5/2007, 12:42 pm EST

Sorry, but a dead gangster hardly sheds a tear. Its unfortunate that he died, but this guy was far from a hero.

@#$%$# | 12/5/2007, 12:40 pm EST

keep playing with fire funny bunny an get burned i bet yo punk ass wont say that shit to bun-b.now if you lose some one in your family today or 2morrow dont forget what you said.you probely a old brake ass bitch that still live with moma any way i’ll whip yOUR ass and i aint from texas funnybunny what the fuk kind of name is that.oh if you a women i’ll pimp slap the shit out you pimp-c style.you dont give a fuck what the fuck you taKE the time to write the shit for go finish trying to be funnY some where else rabbit what ever your fucking name is V.A. RICHMOND BITCH

true2gamePAT | 12/5/2007, 12:17 pm EST

people dont care what they say. but GOD will have the last word on that comment. ill be praying for funnybunny cause someone needs to

Miss Mack | 12/5/2007, 12:15 pm EST

First, I would like to give my condolences to the family of Chad Butler a*k*a Pimp C. This is so sad he was one of the G.O.A.T. He will be truly missed. I know H-Town will keep UGK alive. To the Butler family & Bun B I know Houston, Tx has you & in our prayers. As for you funnybunny were you there? Who said anything about syrup? You sound like a nothing a** looser who don’t have $h** & hatin on the Pimp cause he did. Someone should stick something in your mouth You JackA$$

Brian AKA BIG BAM (WACO,TX) | 12/5/2007, 12:14 pm EST

I did not Pimp C personally, but loved his music. He will truely be missed. RIP….

Brian AKA BIG BAM (WACO,TX) | 12/5/2007, 12:14 pm EST

I did not Pimp C personally, but loved his music. He will truely be missed. RIP….

CALIO | 12/5/2007, 11:56 am EST

death is always sad….no need to praise this man how ever…the things he rapped about were not positive…you reap what you sow….i’ll pray for the family however..

Harry Pothead | 12/5/2007, 9:45 am EST

I knew Pimp C personally too. He was weed supplier and he got me the best friggin weed ever, man. I can’t believe how strong his shit was. I mean, just one toke and I’m like flying, know what I’m sayin? Damn crazy shit. I’m gonna miss him. I think I’m gonna stick a joint into his grave in memory of him. Now I’m gonna have to find a new dealer. Damn it! I’m gonna miss him and that killer weed.

Toochie Loc myspace.com/setboy | 12/5/2007, 8:42 am EST

I knew the man and the legend personally. We will miss you Pimp. Always.

Toochie Loc | 12/5/2007, 8:41 am EST

As someone who has had the opportunity to have a conversation with and get to know Pimp C, I am really shaken by this news. It was Pimp and Bun that motivated me to do this music. I grew up in Beaumont Texas a few miles from Port Arthur and when UGK came out we finally had representation. Chad will be missed.

charliemapleton(aka CM Funk) | 12/5/2007, 2:28 am EST

Lived luxuriously, described undoubtedly(as one of the best), spoke ambitiously, dressed flamboyantly, dropped bows unmercifully,and ruled the world(along with Bun B)triumphantly-eventually like rap royalty.

Lighters up for Pimp C.

GrandZ | 12/4/2007, 11:25 pm EST

funny bunny ur done kill yo self jump off a cliff and if ur still not dead jump off da empire state building R.I.P. pimp c stay tru n da after life prayers go out 2 pimp c and his fam and bun b

Tangie | 12/4/2007, 11:15 pm EST

Its always bad when you lose someone you love,I send my prayers to his family and friends.I know there’s room up there for a gees too.

M. Southern | 12/4/2007, 10:12 pm EST

Pimp-C was a family member and so was loved by everyone that knew him.He carried himself as a man with a vision and strived to do his best. Now GOD carries him as he see fit to his greatest rward.
Aunt Mary

southtexaschick | 12/4/2007, 9:42 pm EST

First and foremost RIP Pimp-c!Funnybunny if you dont care shut up!Pimp-c king of tha south 4 life!!!!!!!!

Bee Eazy outta Duval Flawda | 12/4/2007, 8:52 pm EST

Pimp C wasn’t a role model for my child but he spoke about real shit I went through as a git growing up. Plus he could spit his ass off…you will always be in my cd changer nigga From a true UGK fan STILL RIDIN DIRTY

dats bad | 12/4/2007, 8:29 pm EST

Pimp C is dead…he was just released from prison nor long ago…& now he dies..sh*t..thats phuked up…RIP Pimp C…ill pray fo him…

JMD | 12/4/2007, 8:20 pm EST

Man that sucks. Pimp C was the only rapper I have cared to listen as I have grown out of rap. He will be missed.

kcv | 12/4/2007, 7:47 pm EST

another dead rapper…geez, it’s as bad as all the drug o.d.’s in rock and roll.

WOW | 12/4/2007, 7:30 pm EST

Wow, 1GATORCITYG is offensive. that’s really it. hate to see anyone die, but mostly just shocked at how offensive 1GATORCITYG was.

1GATORCITYG | 12/4/2007, 6:22 pm EST

FUNNY BUNNY U ARE PROBABLY DUMBER THAN YOUR NAME. FUCK YA DEAD GRANDMAMMY HOE

Funnybunny dose not know shit | 12/4/2007, 5:35 pm EST

RIP PIMP C first off rolling stone check your sources UGk did not need jay z or three 6. They put the south on the map and Texas. 2nd funnybunny Pimp C did what he did he was a man and bled just like u and me you should keep that uneducated trash to your self
UGK 4 life we will miss you Pimp we will keep your fam and Bun in our prayers

reallife | 12/4/2007, 5:06 pm EST

funny, you should watch what you say…God has a mysterious way of working and regardless of pimp c’s habits, he was still a human being with children and a family. based on your lack of compassion i’m sure you have a few issues you need to work out within yourself. RIP to Pimp-C.

fUNNYbUNNY | 12/4/2007, 4:42 pm EST

I, for one, could care less. Don’t drink cough-syrup kids…it will kill you.

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