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.
Damn, everybody is dying.
RIP Pimp C
RIP
um…okay rip but what happened info please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i loved ugk
OMG!!!
No. this is a f****** conspiracy 4real I know I’m not going crazy
DAMN. R.I.P
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NO! You can’t be serious about this! WOW!
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!
OMG RIP
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.
RIP PIP
Dang Gina! Man this is so sad…May God rest his soul.
And most def be with his family, friends & fans
OMG…..how unfortunate. I wonder how he died.
I just found out it is a sad day here in the Houston. R.I.P to Pimp.
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!
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!
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.
Can’t believe this…soo sad!
evil knievel dead??? damn when he die?
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
omg! i was most shocked to see this!
RIP Pimp C
My condolences to his family and friends
He will be missed
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.
RIP Pimp C….My heart goes out to his family and Bun B.
Im from Houston and I just heard this not too long ago…this is really sad!
DAMN……………..
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.
Damn!! This is messed up. My condolences To his Family , friends and all of his fans. He will be missed!
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.
#19….AMEN!
OMG, how sad
My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family members… R.I.P Pimp C
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
RIP PIMP C
Pimp C dead, SPice 1 in critical condition.. Damn
@15 it is true sadly.
@18 Evil Kneviel died a few days ago he had just settled his lawsuit with Kanye.
Death is all around us…RIP
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!
Ohmygee! I jsut listened to his interview yesterday!
That was my ninja!
Oh shit man..
How is that even possible…
Man!
Rest In Peace…
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…
wow… hope he had his life right
# 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.
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
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!
This is random as hell;
May he RIP
wow #40.
I just called my bestfirend and she said the same thing.. i had never heard that before today.
WOW.
i am shocked and appalled. i have no words. please pray for his family and bun.
Damn, that’s messed up! RIP!!!!!!!
RIP PIMP C…MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL.
I EXTEND MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FANS…
Reading the headline gave me the bug eyes…………. 8(
RIP Pimp C
I’m still in shock of Sean Taylor’s death…now I hear this? Whoever said life isn’t fair was truly CORRECT…
AND HE WAS DARIN NIGGAZ 2 COME GET HIM 2, SMH, I AM THROUGH! GOD IS NOT PLAYING!
WTF i just started enjoyn him frum the outcast song about the three stacks i though that song was great WOW .. R.IP.
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.
That is so sad, my condolences go out to his family.
RIP Pimp…you were the best. Bun B…we’re going to be praying for you and your family.
RIP PIMP C
Omg this is such a shock…R.I.P.
omg!! my hearts goes out to his family. RIP Pimp C we are going to miss u, but u are NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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~
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!
This is so sad! Im literally cryin… Im at a lost of words….
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
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..