On Monday, the cause of death of rapper Chad “Pimp C” Butler was revealed to have been accidental. The Houston Chronicle reported that an over dose of cough medicine with the mixture of Butler’s sleep apnea, was fatal for 33 year-old rapper.
As many of you probably know, another popular Texas figure-head, DJ Screw, was found dead in 2000 after reportedly overdosing on the same medication-laced preparation. Damn Shame.
BRANDY’S MOM SUES KIM KARDASHIAN
Sonja Norwood, mother of R&B singer Brandy, is suing reality television family the Kardashian’s, claiming that they ran up more than $120,000 worth of expenses on her credit card when Kim Karadashian was employed as Brandy’s stylist back in 2004.
According to documents obtained by TMZ.com,
Ms Norwood alleges that Kim “was authorized to make one (and only one) purchase on behalf of the Plaintiff, using Plaintiff’s American Express credit card. Neither Kim nor any of the other Defendants were ever authorized to make any further purchases on, or charges to, Plaintiff’s credit card.” The lawsuit claims that Kim disclosed the details of her credit card to other members of her family, and that “each of them, have improperly, and without any permission or authority whatsoever, made charges to Plaintiff’s credit card, claiming to be employed by Brandy or Plaintiff in one capacity or another.”
Norwood states that a total of $120,653.65, “calculated thus far”, is owed by the Karadashian’s, and that they used the credit card to make purchases in their own stores ‘Dash’ and ‘Smooch’.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Kardashians denied the allegations.
“The charges against the Kardashians are meritless,” the statement said. “Both Kim and Khloe were employed by the Norwoods and never used their credit cards without their express authorization. The Kardashian family looks forward to proving the absurdity of these claims in a court of law.”
Sad!
Kim is so Fine!
Wow… this is the first bad pic Ive seen of Kim… She always looks hot in pics.
RIP Pimp C. Hey kids, don’t take drugs! Even over the counter ones!
As for Ms. Norwood…American Express cards are billed monthly and must be paid in FULL each month. So why did it take her YEARS to figure this out??
Who cares like really…does Kim K even have that much money?
First! Meh…@Kim and Sonja
R.I.P Pimp C
lmao!!!@ kim k…she going shoppin wit brandy’s $….broke “industry” hoe bitch!!!
DAMN! Cough syrup taking players out the game now?! It’s real ruff out here!
R.I.P Pimp C!
this is some world we live in. sonja is just mad cuz ray j is a sick little boy. why would the kardashians want her money when they have plenty of money. BS. poor pimp c
WHY DONT THE NORWOOD FAM JUST LEAVE KIM K ALONE .
…..STILL VERY SAD ABOUT LOSING PIMP C…. WOW@KIM!
Tranny porn star getting sued…I hope Brandy Mom wins her case against Porndashian.
Kim looks a straight up drag queen in that closeup pic, she probably spent the money before the porn checks were coming in, her family wasn’t rich like the Hiltons, So I believe the skank abuse the credit card.
Now where are all the Kim fans…crying that she’s a poor victim of Ray J’s sick need to be seen…Awwww… Told ya she was a vile whore… lol
RIP C.
AMEX does not play.
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R.I.P Pimp C, Kim deserves to get sued if those charges weren’t legit.
My thing is, how was she a stylist for Brandy when she has absolutely no sense of style? She’s all about simple color coordination…sexy dresses and matching heels or neutral accessories. OR jeans and boots and billowy tops…who would ever pay her? Ugh!
damn killed by cough syrup what in the world thats some bull
@ 12 LOL Porndashian
brandyz mom and da shytz I got american express like some 1 said u pay them of monthly plzz
What were theydoing for Mrs. Norwood? And why the delay in pressing charges?
I just read the Pimp C story on CNN, I kind of figured that was the case. He was to young to die of natural causes. I hope this is a lesson learned to all the others using/drinking this drink.
Why is Mrs. Noorwood just now filing suit?
#22
I doubt anything will change..DJ Screw died of excessive codeine use and nobody cared… they even made a song about it “Purple Stuff”…coincidentally, the dude who sang that died of a heart attack, too…and though he was obese, he was a known abuser of codeine as well… And, you’ve got Lil Wayne, Jermaine Dupri, and 3-6 Mafia constantly rapping about it… It won’t change…it’s a southern staple…you know when you see the Styrofoam cup.
You can usually tell those who abuse it excessively because they swell (like Slim Thug has in recent years and Lil Flip did several years ago). It makes them overweight, morbidly…that’s a sure sign.
Lmfao @ it being like 4 years later and she’s just barely catching this, what kind of sense does that make? Damn, keep up with your freakin’ funds!
oh gosh @ pimp c…damn
I don’t know what to say about the Norwoods or the Kardashian’s. You would think that Kim K. has paid off her debt by now to Mrs. Norwood after screwing her son Ray J. What the hell ever! Next story please!
Never trust a big butt and a smile.
It takes awhile for civil lawsuits, The Norwoods had lots and lots of money they probably just noticed.
Cough syrup taking players out the game now?! It’s real ruff out here!….COSIGN……I know that is not suppose to be funny but it is.
mrs. Norwood got pimped by a white bitch. My daddy always said as quick as we make it, we give it right back to them.
R.I.P. Pimp C
somebody betta tell weezy to put that styrofoam cup down….b4 it’s too late!!!!
Syrup is real big in Houston after DJ Screw one the local Djs made a plea to the other rappers to leave syrup alone. When Pimp C died my first thought was syrup. R.I.P Chad.
Whateva at Mrs. Norwood and Kim K.
Rip PIMP C..I guess he and Heath Ledger died in the same way, you have to be careful what medicines you take or mix up.
Wow. Kim must have used that dough for the butt implants. And nose job… And lipo…
And breast job.
r.i.p. pimp c
am I the only one catching on…her dad funds from the OJ case been ran out so Sonja couldnt really get shit from her. Reggie Bush = a gullible rich football fool that will wife Kim K. Sonja = a smart muthaf**** getting back the money she’s owed.
its a joke by the way ppl
SLEEP APNEA INFO:
Sleep Apnea is a disorder that often causes blockage of the airway during sleep.
It’s very common and often undiagnosed.
Cough Syrup with codeine supresses your respiratory abilities, (codeine makes you extremely drowsy as well) the two together (sleep apnea & codeine) can end in death as we all see with Pimp C’s death.
According to the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institue,
In sleep apnea, your breathing stops or gets very shallow while you are sleeping. Each pause in breathing typically lasts 10 to 20 seconds or more. These pauses can occur 20 to 30 times or more an hour.
There are three types of apnea: obstructive, central, and mixed
The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. During sleep, enough air cannot flow into your lungs through your mouth and nose even though you try to breathe. When this happens, the amount of oxygen in your blood may drop. Normal breaths then start again with a loud snort or choking sound.
People with sleep apnea often have loud snoring. However, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. Some people with sleep apnea don’t know they snore.
Sleep apnea happens more often in people who are overweight, but even thin people can have it.
Most people don’t know they have sleep apnea. They don’t know that they are having problems breathing while they are sleeping.
A family member and/or bed partner may notice the signs of sleep apnea
TREATMENTS:
If you have mild sleep apnea, some changes in daily activities or habits may be all that are needed:
Avoid alcohol, smoking, and medicines that make you sleepy. They make it harder for your throat to stay open while you sleep.
Lose weight if you are overweight. Even a little weight loss can improve your symptoms.
Sleep on your side instead of your back. Sleeping on your side may help keep your throat open.
People with moderate or severe sleep apnea will need to make these changes as well. They also will need other treatments, such as the following.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for sleep apnea. For this treatment, you wear a mask over your nose during sleep. The mask blows air into your throat at a pressure level that is right for you. The increased airway pressure keeps the throat open while you sleep. The air pressure is adjusted so that it is just enough to stop the airways from briefly getting too small during sleep.
Treating sleep apnea may help you stop snoring. Stopping snoring does not mean that you no longer have sleep apnea or that you can stop using CPAP.
Sleep apnea will return if CPAP is stopped or if it is not used correctly. Usually, a technician comes to your home to bring the CPAP equipment. The technician will set up the CPAP machine and make adjustments based on your doctor’s orders.
Mouthpiece
A mouthpiece (oral appliance) may be helpful in some people with mild sleep apnea. Some doctors may also recommend this if you snore loudly but do not have sleep apnea.
A custom-fit plastic mouthpiece will be made by a dentist or orthodontist. An orthodontist is a specialist in correcting teeth or jaw problems. The mouthpiece will adjust your lower jaw and your tongue to help keep the airway in your throat open while you are sleeping. Air can then flow easily into your lungs because there is less resistance to breathing.
Surgery
Some people with sleep apnea may benefit from surgery. The type of surgery depends on the cause of the sleep apnea.
Surgery may be done to remove the tonsils and adenoids if they are blocking the airway. This surgery is especially helpful for children.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (U-vu-lo-PAL-a-to-fa-RIN-go-plas-te) (UPPP) is a surgery that removes the tonsils, uvula (the tissue that hangs from the middle of the back of the roof of the mouth), and part of your soft palate (the roof of your mouth in the back of your throat). This surgery is only effective for some people with sleep apnea.
Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (U-vu-lo-PAL-a-to-plas-te) (LAUP) is a surgery that can stop snoring but is probably not helpful in treating sleep apnea. A laser device is used to remove the uvula and part of the soft palate. Because this surgery stops the main symptom of sleep apnea (snoring), it is important to have a sleep study first.
Tracheostomy (TRA-ke-OS-to-me) is a surgery used in severe sleep apnea. A small hole is made in the windpipe and a tube is inserted. Air will flow through the tube and into the lungs. This surgery is very successful but is needed only in patients not responding to all other possible treatments.
Other possible surgeries for some people with sleep apnea include:
Rebuilding the lower jaw
Surgery on the nose
Surgery to treat obesity
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS:
The most common signs of sleep apnea are:
Loud snoring
Choking or gasping during sleep
Fighting sleepiness during the day (even at work or while driving)
Your family members may notice the symptoms before you do. Otherwise, you will likely not be aware that you have problems breathing while you are asleep.
Others signs of sleep apnea may include:
Morning headaches
Memory or learning problems
Feeling irritable
Not being able to concentrate on your work
Mood swings or personality changes; perhaps feeling depressed
Dry throat when you wake up
Frequent urination at night
Who knew they were still ‘sippin on the sizzurp’.
Excuse my ignorance but i always thought huffing and taking codeine medication was a cheap way for poor people to get high….Kinda suprised to hear so many people taking codeine…Whatever happened to smoking weed?
RIP Pimp C.
Ugh @ Kim. I always thought she looked like a plastic horse. (Sings-My lil’ pony my lil’ pony) Anyways, I can’t stand a thieving hoe and No guys I’m not jealous. O and why when us ladies state our opinion on a hoe, we either jealous or hating. Whatevvvv
#38
codeine is a much greater high than weed…it literally dulls them…it’s like a battery going dead… Weed…well, you know…it’s hardly as intense…
Momma Norwoord ain’t playin is she? I think that those spoiled ass Kardashian’s would do some shit like that. Even though they have money everyone loves some free ish…
YYes um hmm, cough syrup yeah that’s it. He had a cold right, um yeah. He was geting high of that liean that(cough syrup), mixed with soda/pop. Just for get about honey. Pimp C know he was to old to be drinking lean.
mThe Kardashian’s betta think twice cuz they don’t know what their messin wit!!!
Damn that is so unfortunate…Pimp C will truly be missed.
I’m so over Brandy…Ray-J…and Kim K! They are ALL lames. Why is Ms.Norwood just NOW making this an issue…also if it was that serious why didn’t she just cancel the card? Can we all say publicity stunt…I bet Ray-J is one dude Kim wishes she never let hit.
Cough syrup + overweight sleep issues = NOT gangsta…”in my riley voice”
I WISH THESE IGNORANT ASS NIGGAS WILL STOP TRYING TO FIND WAYS OF GETTING HIGH. THE BEST HIGH IS JESUS, PERSUING YOUR DREAMS, AND TAKING CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE. YOU GHETTO ASS MUTHA FUCKAS NEED TO STOP WALKING AROUND WITH YOUR PANTS HANGING DOWN TO THE GROUND GETTIN HIGH ALL DAY LONG. GROW THE FUCK UP AND LIVE LIFE DRUG FREE.
It’s so sad what happened to Pimp C. and this is still not enough to get these guys to stop sippin syrup!
I live in Houston and I have a best friend that I have been trying to make stop and he just won’t. He sips ALL day long and if he doesn’t he gets really sick.
It has caused him to become so chubby and swollen and I told him it will cause organ failure and he doesn’t listen. I just hope this incident will be an eye opener.
Seriously Chad isn’t the first to perish and I’m sure he won’t be the last.
Damn, damn, damn…
I’m with everyone else on here who has American Express…that has to be paid off in full in a month, so I don’t know how it’s even possible for that to have happened, and for her to bring it up 4 years later? Kim and her family can easily pay that off, but still, very weird allegation…
LOL #46! You betta let them know!
THE KARDASHIAN CHICKS ARE PAID. THEIR FATHER WAS THE LATE ROBERT KARDASHIAN, WHO’S FATHER REPRESENTED O.J. (HE IS A LEGEND, WITH LONG PAPER)
THEIR STEP-FATHER IS BRUCE JENNER, AN OLYMPIC STAR. (CRAZY PAPER)
SAFE TO SAY THAT THEY HAVE MORE CHANGE THAN THE NORWOODS!
First of all, depending on how good your credit is you do NOT have to pay off your AE balance in full every month. I have a friend that does but bot my mom doesn’t have to. Why are folks harping on why something took so long to figure out. The point is that if she stole from them she is wrong!! I don’t care if I found out 10 years from now or 10 days, I’m still suing.
Ya’ll must have fucked up credit!!! Ain’t no damn American Express due in full each month… if you got the credit, and it’s not hard. I’m 19 with brand new credit and my shit is not due in full each month… stop believing the urban legends niggas.
lmao@ kim she was poppin the mom’s credit card while poppin Ray J’s cherry or banana for that matter ahhhhhhhhhhhh!! lol never mess wit a Mama’s Boy- they mom definately aint havin it! Pay back’s a trick
FYI….AMEX is not a CREDIT card it’s a CHARGE card. Those with good credit can get a green (no annual fee) or gold card (fee) both of which must be paid in full within 30 days. Better credit worthy folks can get Platinum (higher fee, monthly) or Black (even higher fee) or Plum or Red. Black, Plum and Red don’t have to be paid in full each month. Also, there are a few other types as well with various payoff periods and annual fees.
WOW! RIP Pimp C. Out here in Los Angeles thats all teenagers do is down that stuff.
Hope Brandys mom wins the case. Kim K sucks! Reggie B u suck 2 for being with that TRAMP! YOU ARE NOT WELCOME HERE IN or around L.A
I’m mad we got webmd in blogs lol!!- I ain’t mad at you
I’m not buying it…….. I got an AMEX with no fees that don’t have to be paid in full, and I damn sure don’t have a black/plum/red… im not saying some don’t have to be paid in full but if you have the credit they don’t have to be paid in full, and most amexs don’t have monthly fees
LMAAO @ #27 y’all are killing me here ahhhh if I were a celebrity I’d never browse the web …plastic horse?? lmaaao paid off her debts by screwing her son?? lmao 4 yrs later?? sippin on some sizzurp?? lol! y’all dumb lol
Oh and for the record is it me or does the disclosed statement say in quotes credit card?? Uh credit card, charge card, black, blue, purple, red, silver, gold- regarless you get a bill and money come out of your pocket- next time I’ll call it a plastic card since people wanna put corrections after I make a comment