NEWS: PIMP C FOUND DEAD IN HOTEL ROOM (update)
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
TMZ is reporting that Pimp C, real name Chad Butler — and one half of the rap duo UGK, was found dead in a hotel room Tuesday morning. It has also been reported that he died of natural causes.
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 the 33 year old rapper dead in the room. [SOURCE]
The story is still developing and we will update as soon as any real info comes out.
Our condolences go out to his family and Bun B.
UPDATE:
Jive Records just sent out the following statement regarding Pimp C’s death:
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.








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1.
J. Lewis
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
Damn, everybody is dying.
RIP Pimp C
2.
don
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
RIP
3.
brandon's girl
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
um…okay rip but what happened info please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i loved ugk
4.
bklyn-bella
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
OMG!!!
No. this is a f****** conspiracy 4real I know I’m not going crazy
5.
COMEUPKIDS.COM
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
DAMN. R.I.P
COMEUPKIDS.COM
6.
Sexy ATLien
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
NO! You can’t be serious about this! WOW!
7.
GETLYKBEY
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
What is up with everyone Dying… Between Nov. 14 and now 5 African Americans have been pronounced Dead in the media. Kanye’s Mom, Sean Taylor, The Girl from Mississippi, Manni Fresh’s Sis just yesterday, and now Pimp C… wow!
8.
Jasmine
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
OMG RIP
9.
Queen_Chrissee
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
If this is true, then that’s sad. And 33, I thought he was older than that. Anyway, this is sad if it’s true. I feel sorry for his wife and kids if true. My condolences to his family and brother Bun B.
10.
Micki
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
RIP PIP
11.
R.I.P. Darius Truly
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
Dang Gina! Man this is so sad…May God rest his soul.
And most def be with his family, friends & fans
12.
kiki so fresh
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
OMG…..how unfortunate. I wonder how he died.
13.
Dame
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
I just found out it is a sad day here in the Houston. R.I.P to Pimp.
14.
Queen_Chrissee
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
I swear, it’s like since Dr. Donda West died, it’s just everyone’s been passing left and right since her death. First her, then the girl from Mississippi, Sean Taylor, Evil Kenivel, Mannie Fresh’s sister, Lola Brown (S.E.X. song with Lyfe Jennings) and now Pimp C. Wow. WTF?
Wow, the world is really going to end soon! God is coming back for his people!
15.
shante'
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
wtf?????? i hope this is not a rumor! if it’s true den my condolences goes out to hiz family! 33?? wow he was young!
16.
Queen_Chrissee
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
I forgot, Fabolous’ best friend from childhood died as well the day after Thanksgiving. RIP Money Mel. What’s going on? Man, life is short.
17.
Reccy
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
Can’t believe this…soo sad!
18.
shante'
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
evil knievel dead??? damn when he die?
19.
Jameslyn
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
REading this just made me go cold all over, literally.
Lord please look down on us and bless us as you see fit. I know it isn’t meant for us to understand everything but I am so confused right now. It just seems that our own selfish ways get in the way of your plan. Please help us to be more of a reflection of you although we are all sinners help us to keep the faith and live in the spirit and not so much the flesh. Amen
20.
_`cici
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
omg! i was most shocked to see this!
RIP Pimp C
My condolences to his family and friends
He will be missed
21.
coffy2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
Rest in peace to Pimp C. I read this on another website and I thought it was a rumor until I heard it on the radio too. Condolences to his family and Bun B.
22.
Love Jones
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
RIP Pimp C….My heart goes out to his family and Bun B.
23.
guccigirl
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
Im from Houston and I just heard this not too long ago…this is really sad!
DAMN……………..
24.
YYesItsMe
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
I can’t believe this!!!! Kanye West’s Mom, Mannie Fresh’s sister, Donnie Simpson, Stephon Marbury & Big Tigger all lost their fathers this weekend, Sean Taylor and now this…….what is going on. Please, Please, Please, tell the ones that are close to you know how much you love them. This shows you that tomorrow is never promised.
25.
leenie
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
Damn!! This is messed up. My condolences To his Family , friends and all of his fans. He will be missed!
26.
blk dds
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
THIS IS CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BLOGS NOWADAYS SEEM TO BE TURNING INTO DEATH NOTICES INSTEAD OF ENTERTAINMENT NEWS.
WTF!
HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?
MAY The Almighty comfort and cover his family at this time.
Dang this is beginning to sound redundant and mechanical.
27.
guccigirl
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
#19….AMEN!
28.
♥texascutie♥™
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
OMG, how sad
My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family members… R.I.P Pimp C
29.
........
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
i just don’t know what to say the whole state of texas is in shocked big moe just passed not to long ago and now pimp c RIP to all of the falling soldiers and soldjettes
30.
BEAUTY SCHOOL DROP OUT
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
RIP PIMP C
31.
embark
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
Pimp C dead, SPice 1 in critical condition.. Damn
32.
Dame
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
@15 it is true sadly.
@18 Evil Kneviel died a few days ago he had just settled his lawsuit with Kanye.
33.
whytry?
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
Death is all around us…RIP
34.
get_me_bodied
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
WOW, THIS AINT A GAME, I LOVED PIMP C AND I CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED. GOD BLESS AND RIP, I AM SICK OF ALL THIS CRIME!
35.
Miss Dixon
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
Ohmygee! I jsut listened to his interview yesterday!
That was my ninja!
Oh shit man..
How is that even possible…
Man!
Rest In Peace…
36.
(MACK-NATE)
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
R.I.P. PIMP-C
Pimp-C was one of the Trillest to ever pick up a microphone…Game recognizes Game. At leat you got to shine again after being incarcerated. Now you are really free. May God have mercy…
37.
TaVon
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
wow… hope he had his life right
38.
Toya
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
# 19 Amen. Just Houston period they have lost a lot of good ones. Pimp C, Big Moe, Big Steve, Big Hawk, Fat Pat, Dj Screw, Gator, and the list goes on and on.
39.
LovelyLadyK
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
WOW. I can’t believe this, My Boyfriend and I are such big UGK fans.
My heart goes out to his family….
what is going on in the world…im starting to think there is a conspiracy going on like some of yall are saying..
WOW WOW WOW.
thats all i can say..
RIP PIMP C
40.
♥texascutie♥™
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
I’ve always heard that death happens in 3’s and that sure seems to ring true today… First Donda West, then Sean Taylor, and now Pimp C… What a sad way to end 2007!
41.
Sa
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
This is random as hell;
May he RIP
42.
LovelyLadyK
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
wow #40.
I just called my bestfirend and she said the same thing.. i had never heard that before today.
WOW.
43.
PEEEEEMP
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
i am shocked and appalled. i have no words. please pray for his family and bun.
44.
Kuntry-N-Klassy
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
Damn, that’s messed up! RIP!!!!!!!
45.
missteejay
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
RIP PIMP C…MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL.
I EXTEND MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FANS…
46.
Jackie_NJ
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
Reading the headline gave me the bug eyes…………. 8(
RIP Pimp C
47.
Shawn08
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
I’m still in shock of Sean Taylor’s death…now I hear this? Whoever said life isn’t fair was truly CORRECT…
48.
get_me_bodied
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
AND HE WAS DARIN NIGGAZ 2 COME GET HIM 2, SMH, I AM THROUGH! GOD IS NOT PLAYING!
49.
msblknasty1
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
WTF i just started enjoyn him frum the outcast song about the three stacks i though that song was great WOW .. R.IP.
50.
afrobella
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
I had to come on to the Loop to confirm these tragic rumors. This story is so sad. I remember reading one of his more hilarious interviews, where he talked about caring for his kids and wife. Despite his public persona, he had a family he loved. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, and Bun B.
Thanks for being there with breaking news and keeping us all up to date, Angel, Brian, and Tianna.
51.
mika...
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
That is so sad, my condolences go out to his family.
52.
DSmooth
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
RIP Pimp…you were the best. Bun B…we’re going to be praying for you and your family.
53.
FLY704
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
RIP PIMP C
54.
Kelly
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
Omg this is such a shock…R.I.P.
55.
Queen Tee
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
omg!! my hearts goes out to his family. RIP Pimp C we are going to miss u, but u are NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
56.
Val™
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
OMG :-O I just got a phone call @ work about this!!… My boyfriend called and said, “well V - we’re gonne have to Pump UGK all day today”… and, I was like….”huh??? why?”….. He goes, “they found him dead in Cali”….I screamed out…. “WHAT?!?!?!?!?! in disbelief”…. You guys,…this hit me SO hard b/c I’ve literally been down with UGK since “pocket fulla stones” back in ‘89 / ‘90… MY DEEPEST prayers and condolences go out to Chad’s and Buns’ family….
~One~
57.
T-Dubya
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
This is not a rumor! I live in Houston and I’m listening to the radio stations and they’re reporting it. Playing tributes to his memory. The local celeb’s like Latoya Luckett and Slim Thug are calling in giving their condolences. Bun B was on the radio and confirmed it. This really sucks! Besides Scarface and Jay-Z, this was one of my favorite rappers. This is a big loss for the South. Hip Hop will truly miss him! R.I.P. Pimp!
58.
blackgyrl30
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
This is so sad! Im literally cryin… Im at a lost of words….
59.
ashleigh
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
why is everyone dying off….like these r truly the last days….HE’S COMING SOONER THEN WE THINK…I dont care what anyone says…tell the people around you that you love them
60.
Knuck
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
R.I.P.! OMG.. I have the same reactions as everyone else when I say that ppl are really leaving here! U guys, this is not a game. Please get serious about what u are doing!
And wasn’t he very involved with the Jena 6 thing? this is sad..
61.
crunkpoet
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
omg! im cold jus thinking about death becuase its been on my mind way too much..its scary…i know we a ll gotta do but u jus never know when its ur time! RIP!
62.
lilzanepac
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
this don’t make no sense to me! i wish this was a rumor. today is my birthday along with Jay-Z’s and it’s a birthday I will never forget. My prayers and condolences go out to his family and all that loved him. I hope he was right with God.
63.
mrs sands
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
Please tell me that this is a absolute fairy tale!! Please tell me that Chad is still alive and they are working on a new album. I am UGKs #1 fan from the early 90’s and this is some straight up bullshit!!!
64.
Dothepocketknife
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
This is just all too much. Think about the celebrities that have passed this year alone. Hardly any of them have been from natural causes. This makes me wanna live right.
65.
EBZ01
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I just read this like 2 mins. ago as I’m typing………. oh man Pimp C is my dude…… UGK is in my top 5 hip hop acts….I’ve loved these dudes for years and years………………. sh-t man he’s dead………………………. my heart is breaking….I’m a huge huge fan………….
Bun B. my dude I send much, much love and my deepest condolences.
Man I know his heart is breaking …… that’s his brother man……….. smh he gotta be losing it…. much love Pimp C and Bun B.
R.I.P. Pimp C …………… it’s still UGK FOR LIFE!
66.
CapCityChick
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
DAMMIT MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!…not Pimp C…..Damn….
RIP…Sweet James Jones!!!
67.
Erica
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
I would like to say RIP to Pimp C……My prayers goes out to his family and those thats hurting from his sudden death…..May GOD be with you…….
68.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
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69.
blk dds
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
I thought CL was brutal.
They are talkin mad shit over on TMZ’s website.
SMH @ them disrespecting the dead.
This shit is serious.
I still wonder what was the cause.
70.
Vdawg
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
Damn, RIP PIMP C. I am listening to The Player Anthem in Memories of him
71.
dchaslam2276
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
R.I.P pimp c you will be missed 4 ever
72.
elmo
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
rip pimp c omg i cant believe he is dead dis is fucdked up err body is dying www.myspace.com/babygrlcin_cin
73.
Val™
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
@ BLK DDS, the speculation has already begun… Some say he drank too much of that “Lean”…Some say he could’ve used some of that “Cheese”…. They’ve been talking about it all on the radio here (Jackson, MS)….Those of you from Texas, Miss, Tenn, Louisiana, Georgia know what I’m talking about ….
OMG - this is just sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo not happening right now…. I’m just……. Just…… I dunno….. this is crazy…. I just can’t beleive Chad has left us…..
74.
Leslie
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
My heart is so saddened by this news. I have been a fan of UGK since I went to college in 1991. UGK are Southern Hip-Hop icons. They helped to put Texas on the map in the rap game! My prayers go out to the entier Butler family. This is such a great loss!
75.
CapCityChick
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
I hope it wasn’t that purple stuff……all the texas rappers dying becuase of that lean….
Damn Pimp…RIP
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