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Pimp C’s Wife Organizes Hip-Hop Health Fair in His Honor
In an effort to keep the memory of UGK rapper Pimp C alive, the late rapper's wife Chinara Butler has organized the first-annual Chad "Pimp C" Butler Hip Hop & Health Fair. The event -- which will take place in Port Arthur, Texas -- will raise awareness of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases to youth who lack the resources to get tested and provide information about drug abus
Pimp C Posthumous Album Is on the Way
Pimp C Posthumous Album Is on the Way
Pimp C Posthumous Album Is on the Way
Two years after Pimp C's death, it's certainly no stretch to claim that the hip-hop world still mourns the loss of the Houston legend. Fortunately, Bun B, his former UGK partner-in-rhyme, is hard at work putting finishing touches on a posthumous Pimp C solo record...
Pimp C Died of an Accidental Overdose
Pimp C Died of an Accidental Overdose
Pimp C Died of an Accidental Overdose
The Los Angeles County Coroner's office has confirmed that rapper Pimp C -- one half of UGK -- died of an overdose of prescription-strength cough medicine used when making the drug cocktail dubbed "syrup." According to assistant chief coroner Ed Winter, the rapper suffered from sleep apnea, a disorder that causes blockage of a person's airways during sleep...
Pimp C Funeral Arrangements Made in Rapper’s Hometown
Pimp C Funeral Arrangements Made in Rapper’s Hometown
Pimp C Funeral Arrangements Made in Rapper’s Hometown
Pimp C, who was found dead at the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood, California, last week, will be remembered at a funeral service in the rapper's hometown of Port Arthur, Texas on Thursday. L.A. County Fire responded to a 911 call at the hotel on November 4, only to find C -- one half of rap duo UGK -- dead in his bed ...
Pimp C Found Dead in Los Angeles Hotel Room
Pimp C Found Dead in Los Angeles Hotel Room
Pimp C Found Dead in Los Angeles Hotel Room
Pimp C -- one half of hip-hop duo UGK -- was found dead at the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood, California, according to TMZ. L.A. County Fire responded to a 911 call at the trendy hotel this morning, only to find the 33-year-old rapper, whose real name is Chad Butler, dead in his bed ...