UGK Rapper Pimp C Found Dead At 33
Published by William Fletcher December 4th, 2007 in Entertainment, Celebrity, Music.
Pimp C, one of the trailblazers in the world of Southern hip hop, was found dead today at age 33. The cause of death is not yet known.
“It is with great regret that I must confirm that Chad Butler aka Pimp C, one half of the legendary UGK, was in fact discovered dead this morning,” said Nancy Byron, his publicist.
“Manager Rick Martin is asking that everyone please respect his family and those close to him at this time and refrain from rumors and innuendo.”
Pimp C was a member of UGK, who was best known for their hit single “Big Pimpin” with Jay-Z.
“We mourn the unexpected loss of Chad,” lamented Jive Records’ President and CEO Barry Weiss. “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.”
The Los Angeles County Fire department found the deceased rapper after responding to a 911 call.
Source: MP3.com
Our prayer are with your family.
Rest in peace!
I WAS HIS BIGGEST FAN I HAD 3 CARDBOARD CUT OUTS OF HIM T-SHIRTS EVEN AIRBRUSHED SHOES AND THATS NOT EVEN A TENTH OF IT!!!! I HAVE BEEN CRYIN SO MUCH HE WAS TRULY A HERO TO ME!!! BUT I GUESS HE WAS TOO GOOD FOR A WORLD LIKE THIS!!! GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND EVERYONE WHO LOVED HIM!!!!!