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This is so sad!  Studiotraffic-One of the fastest ways to get payed on the net! | |
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damn h town what is up! nipsy | |
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 Sad-how long was he out of jail anyway before this? Condolences to BunB and his family. | |
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If he wasn't killed, maybe sleep apnea? OR was he so high and far gone that I could wake for something? Or maybe he had epilepsy and had a seizure in his sleep?
Just wonderin | |
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R.I.P. | |
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| WOW
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Damn, I was goin' to school and heard a bout this. I was wondering why they playin' so many UGK songs in a row, even being in Houston, that was a lot. Then they said, in case you didn't hear, Pimp C was found dead in Hollywood.
If you want to here about it, go to www.kbxx.com/home.asp Houston radio station. They had rappers sharing their thoughts about Pimp. David Banner was on and said he was the last to talk to Pimp as he's also in Hollywood. He said he called him up and they were supposed to meat and go somewhere. After Banner was waiting awhile, he called Pimp back, but no answer... RIP 'Sweet James' Pimp C PRINCE: Always and Forever
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Rapper Pimp C found dead in LA hotel
1 hour, 52 minutes ago Pimp C, one-half of the veteran Houston rap group UGK, was found dead in an upscale hotel on Tuesday. He was 33. "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," his publicist, Nancy Byron, said in a statement. "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, born Chad Butler, was found dead in the Mondrian hotel, a longtime music-industry hangout. Butler and his partner, Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, were pioneers of Southern rap, and hit the mainstream with their cameo on Jay-Z's smash "Big Pimpin'." Though they never enjoyed the pop-chart success of some other rappers, their 1996 CD "Ridin' Dirty" is considered a rap classic, and their laid-back sound, complete with gangsta tales of creeping through humid streets gripping wood-grain steering wheels, was influential in shaping the Southern rap movement. The duo's career was derailed when Butler was jailed for three years in 2002 on gun charges. He released an album while in prison, and this year the group made a comeback with the critically acclaimed album "Underground Kingz," which included the hit "Int'l Player's Anthem (I Choose You)," featuring OutKast. Barry Weiss, CEO of their record label, Jive, said in a statement: "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." Butler, who grew up in Port Arthur, Texas, came from a musical lineage. His father was a professional trumpet player, and the rapper studied classical music in high school. He even received a Division I rating on a tenor solo at a University Interscholastic League choir competition. "That's how I came up listening to everything," he told The Associated Press in a 2005 interview. "Music don't have no color or no face. It's a universal language. I think being exposed to all that kind of stuff influences the way I make records." But it was rap music that would become his passion. Together with Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, Butler's friend since junior high, they started UGK, short for Underground Kingz. 
was this guy really as influential as this article states? Space for sale... | |
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sosgemini said: Rapper Pimp C found dead in LA hotel
1 hour, 52 minutes ago Pimp C, one-half of the veteran Houston rap group UGK, was found dead in an upscale hotel on Tuesday. He was 33. "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," his publicist, Nancy Byron, said in a statement. "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, born Chad Butler, was found dead in the Mondrian hotel, a longtime music-industry hangout. Butler and his partner, Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, were pioneers of Southern rap, and hit the mainstream with their cameo on Jay-Z's smash "Big Pimpin'." Though they never enjoyed the pop-chart success of some other rappers, their 1996 CD "Ridin' Dirty" is considered a rap classic, and their laid-back sound, complete with gangsta tales of creeping through humid streets gripping wood-grain steering wheels, was influential in shaping the Southern rap movement. The duo's career was derailed when Butler was jailed for three years in 2002 on gun charges. He released an album while in prison, and this year the group made a comeback with the critically acclaimed album "Underground Kingz," which included the hit "Int'l Player's Anthem (I Choose You)," featuring OutKast. Barry Weiss, CEO of their record label, Jive, said in a statement: "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." Butler, who grew up in Port Arthur, Texas, came from a musical lineage. His father was a professional trumpet player, and the rapper studied classical music in high school. He even received a Division I rating on a tenor solo at a University Interscholastic League choir competition. "That's how I came up listening to everything," he told The Associated Press in a 2005 interview. "Music don't have no color or no face. It's a universal language. I think being exposed to all that kind of stuff influences the way I make records." But it was rap music that would become his passion. Together with Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, Butler's friend since junior high, they started UGK, short for Underground Kingz.
was this guy really as influential as this article states? Yes he was, one of the most influential southern rappers and even rappers in general. His style and delivery and wordplay is copied by many today. PRINCE: Always and Forever
MICHAEL JACKSON: Always and Forever ----- Live Your Life How U Wanna Live It | |
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He even influenced Outkast and was admired by Outkast. All southern rappers grew up listening to UGK. ALL... Studiotraffic-One of the fastest ways to get payed on the net! | |
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sosgemini said: Rapper Pimp C found dead in LA hotel
1 hour, 52 minutes ago Pimp C, one-half of the veteran Houston rap group UGK, was found dead in an upscale hotel on Tuesday. He was 33. "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," his publicist, Nancy Byron, said in a statement. "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, born Chad Butler, was found dead in the Mondrian hotel, a longtime music-industry hangout. Butler and his partner, Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, were pioneers of Southern rap, and hit the mainstream with their cameo on Jay-Z's smash "Big Pimpin'." Though they never enjoyed the pop-chart success of some other rappers, their 1996 CD "Ridin' Dirty" is considered a rap classic, and their laid-back sound, complete with gangsta tales of creeping through humid streets gripping wood-grain steering wheels, was influential in shaping the Southern rap movement. The duo's career was derailed when Butler was jailed for three years in 2002 on gun charges. He released an album while in prison, and this year the group made a comeback with the critically acclaimed album "Underground Kingz," which included the hit "Int'l Player's Anthem (I Choose You)," featuring OutKast. Barry Weiss, CEO of their record label, Jive, said in a statement: "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." Butler, who grew up in Port Arthur, Texas, came from a musical lineage. His father was a professional trumpet player, and the rapper studied classical music in high school. He even received a Division I rating on a tenor solo at a University Interscholastic League choir competition. "That's how I came up listening to everything," he told The Associated Press in a 2005 interview. "Music don't have no color or no face. It's a universal language. I think being exposed to all that kind of stuff influences the way I make records." But it was rap music that would become his passion. Together with Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, Butler's friend since junior high, they started UGK, short for Underground Kingz.
was this guy really as influential as this article states? This is from Talib Kewli's Eardrum. Pimp C has verse on it where he's basically talking about this very thing. About how he got turned on to the music of different artist, and how their music effected him. Country Cousins http://www.youtube.com/wa...kP904Ld-Ng
[Edited 12/4/07 16:32pm] [Edited 12/4/07 16:34pm] A happy face, A Thumpin Bass, For A Lovin' Race. PEACE. | |
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97.9 played the hell out of all the good tracks from UGK today although I thought it was a joke going around school that Pimp was dead. I know Bun is really going to have a lot to handle now. Also Barry Weiss is lying since it was well known that he didn't care for Jive or the people over it... | |
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who?
im sorryto hear he passed...he was a member which one? Straight Jacket Funk Affair
Album plays and love for vinyl records. | |
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nooooo | |
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LittleBLUECorvette said: sosgemini said:
was this guy really as influential as this article states? Yes he was, one of the most influential southern rappers and even rappers in general. His style and delivery and wordplay is copied by many today. | |
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R.I.P. to the whole UGK family. Lady Cab Driver is one of the greatest songs ever! | |
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ABeautifulOne said: 97.9 played the hell out of all the good tracks from UGK today although I thought it was a joke going around school that Pimp was dead. I know Bun is really going to have a lot to handle now. Also Barry Weiss is lying since it was well known that he didn't care for Jive or the people over it...
Yes they were, at first I though t they were just playing old UGK tracks just to be playin' them, a little later, I found out thy they were playing them. PRINCE: Always and Forever
MICHAEL JACKSON: Always and Forever ----- Live Your Life How U Wanna Live It | |
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Damn, man. After growing up listening to UGK here in the south, this one's a hard one to believe. Our radio station was playing a lot of UGK hits from back in the day, but I didn't realize that Pimp C had died until just now.
Hopefully there wasn't any foul-play involved. R.I.P. Pimp C. Ooh, little darlin' if you're
free 4 a couple of hours (Free 4 a couple of hours) If U ain't busy 4 the next 7 years (Next 7 years) Say, let's pretend we're married and go all night | |
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sosgemini said: Rapper Pimp C found dead in LA hotel
1 hour, 52 minutes ago Pimp C, one-half of the veteran Houston rap group UGK, was found dead in an upscale hotel on Tuesday. He was 33. "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," his publicist, Nancy Byron, said in a statement. "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, born Chad Butler, was found dead in the Mondrian hotel, a longtime music-industry hangout. Butler and his partner, Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, were pioneers of Southern rap, and hit the mainstream with their cameo on Jay-Z's smash "Big Pimpin'." Though they never enjoyed the pop-chart success of some other rappers, their 1996 CD "Ridin' Dirty" is considered a rap classic, and their laid-back sound, complete with gangsta tales of creeping through humid streets gripping wood-grain steering wheels, was influential in shaping the Southern rap movement. The duo's career was derailed when Butler was jailed for three years in 2002 on gun charges. He released an album while in prison, and this year the group made a comeback with the critically acclaimed album "Underground Kingz," which included the hit "Int'l Player's Anthem (I Choose You)," featuring OutKast. Barry Weiss, CEO of their record label, Jive, said in a statement: "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." Butler, who grew up in Port Arthur, Texas, came from a musical lineage. His father was a professional trumpet player, and the rapper studied classical music in high school. He even received a Division I rating on a tenor solo at a University Interscholastic League choir competition. "That's how I came up listening to everything," he told The Associated Press in a 2005 interview. "Music don't have no color or no face. It's a universal language. I think being exposed to all that kind of stuff influences the way I make records." But it was rap music that would become his passion. Together with Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, Butler's friend since junior high, they started UGK, short for Underground Kingz.
was this guy really as influential as this article states? ---- He influened some of the rappers according to their comments. Sorry to see anyone pass but I kind of wish people would slow up with the legendary comments. | |
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wow... remember the thread i started about comments Pimp C had made about Russell Simmons and Ne-yo's sexuality and now he's dead... so sad | |
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If Pimp C and the rest of UGK were "SO" damn influential, then, how come it took Chad to die before it came into fruition as truth. Being a veteran isn't always a good thing. That only requires a matter of one's tenure being exceptional lentgthy. To become an icon is something to begin to feel good about. To become a legend is when "ALL OF THE BOASTING" truly makes sense. Like it or not. But, either way, my condolences go out to the family of Pimp C. I wish them all the best in mourning as I would never wish death on "ANY" human being. Be it a musician I didn't like or my biggest bully. Shall he "REST IN PEACE!!!!!" But, UGK aren't the "Geto Boys" or "II Live Crew". "THOSE" Southern Rappers were influential for their region in Hip-Hop of the United States in "THE SOUTH!!!"
(Like it or not. And, they may have been influential for all of the wrong reasons. But, as far as their listeners are concerned, it didn't matter because they didn't analyze every flaw.) | |
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People called them legends of the south long before Pimp C's death. What are you talking about? I follow rap/hip hop and any southern rapper will tell you how much UGK influenced southern rap.
Ask Outkast, David Banner, Youngbloodz, Eightball and MJG. There was even a rapper out Cleveland a few years ago that constantly referenced UGK and their influence in his songs. You think they asked Jay-Z to be a part of Big Pimpin?!?! These guys were known and respected. Maybe tomorrow I'll dig up comment made about them by various artists before Chads death. Studiotraffic-One of the fastest ways to get payed on the net! | |
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Here are two articles that everyone should read to learn a little more about them. Pimp C was incarcerated during these times, so it's just Bun B but I'll find more articles tomorrow.
http://www.believermag.co...view_bun_b http://www.thefader.com/a...14/royalty Studiotraffic-One of the fastest ways to get payed on the net! | |
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Fuck him!
He was a pimp for fuck's sake! scum | |
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dragondayz said: Here are two articles that everyone should read to learn a little more about them. Pimp C was incarcerated during these times, so it's just Bun B but I'll find more articles tomorrow.
http://www.believermag.co...view_bun_b http://www.thefader.com/a...14/royalty I just know one thing's for certain, Outkast sure did "EXCEL" and turned out to be more impressive with their skills. Hell, I don't particularly "CARE" for Bun B, per se. But, I've gotta admit. His lines along with that strong Houston, TX-Native accent on the song "Big Pimpin'" were pretty damn funny!  (i.e. "YA LIL' EEY-LITTER-IT SUMMUMMA BEYITCH!!! BETTUH STEP UP YO' VOCAB!!!"). But, neither of them were ever really all that good to me. Especially, Pimp C. Aw, hell! His lines were especially funny on "Big Pimpin'". Hell, I remember theirs for the most part, more than Jay-Z. But, I guess they made that song as "ENTERTAINING" (I didn't say good.) as it is. But, a lot of "The Southern Rappers" were never really impressive to me. Unless maybe they were Virginian Rappers with an Eastern Twang. More understood, I guess.....[Edited 12/5/07 4:49am] | |
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Never heard of him, but I'm sorry to hear it  I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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CalhounSq said: Never heard of him, but I'm sorry to hear it
why? He was a pimp who beat and degraded women and rapped about it as if it was o.k. | |
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fcukthepolice said: CalhounSq said: Never heard of him, but I'm sorry to hear it
why? He was a pimp who beat and degraded women and rapped about it as if it was o.k. but still .. we should have respect for the dead..i dont know who he is and im sorry to hear about it also .. | |
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Flowerz said: fcukthepolice said: why? He was a pimp who beat and degraded women and rapped about it as if it was o.k. but still .. we should have respect for the dead..i dont know who he is and im sorry to hear about it also .. The mods will handle that... just leave your condolences and not get involve with the ugly stuff | |
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