Pimp C found dead in Hollywood Hotel(MERGED)
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UGK
December 04, 2007, 3:10 PM ET
Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.
UGK rapper Pimp C was found dead this morning (Dec. 4) in his room at the Mondrian Hotel on Los Angeles' Sunset Strip. He was 33. Police found the rapper, whose real name was Chad Butler, dead in his bed after responding to a 911 call.
UGK's publicist at Jive Records confirmed Pimp C's death to Billboard.com. "He was truly a thoughtful and kind-hearted person," Jive president/CEO Barry Weiss says. "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."
In August, UGK released "Underground Kingz," its first studio album in five years. The set, which spawned the popular single "Intl' Players Anthem" featuring OutKast, debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200, a first for the group.
UGK, which also features rapper Bun B, was derailed in 2002 when Pimp C was sentenced to eight years in prison on an assault charge. He was released on Dec. 30, 2005, at which point he quickly began working on new music.
His 2006 solo album, "Pimpalation" reached No. 3 on The Billboard 200. But it was understood that his stint in jail affected the artist's mental and physical health dramatically, to the point where he was unable to promote "Underground Kingz" in a meaningful way.
Pimp C had performed in Los Angeles Saturday night with labelmate Too Short.
UGK
December 04, 2007, 3:10 PM ET
Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.
UGK rapper Pimp C was found dead this morning (Dec. 4) in his room at the Mondrian Hotel on Los Angeles' Sunset Strip. He was 33. Police found the rapper, whose real name was Chad Butler, dead in his bed after responding to a 911 call.
UGK's publicist at Jive Records confirmed Pimp C's death to Billboard.com. "He was truly a thoughtful and kind-hearted person," Jive president/CEO Barry Weiss says. "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."
In August, UGK released "Underground Kingz," its first studio album in five years. The set, which spawned the popular single "Intl' Players Anthem" featuring OutKast, debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200, a first for the group.
UGK, which also features rapper Bun B, was derailed in 2002 when Pimp C was sentenced to eight years in prison on an assault charge. He was released on Dec. 30, 2005, at which point he quickly began working on new music.
His 2006 solo album, "Pimpalation" reached No. 3 on The Billboard 200. But it was understood that his stint in jail affected the artist's mental and physical health dramatically, to the point where he was unable to promote "Underground Kingz" in a meaningful way.
Pimp C had performed in Los Angeles Saturday night with labelmate Too Short.
Rest In Peace to a Southern..... hell a Hip-Hop Legend.... UGK is one of the best groups in Hip-Hop period....
it's too bad, seems Pimp C was on the warpath since he came home, wish he could have continued to enjoy the success he deserved, but I talked to one of my boys in Atlanta who fucks with Rap-A-Lot and he was like "Pimp is the realest dude in this industry, he's the only one tellin it like it is...."
thoughts are with Pimp C's Family and Bun B
respect from the Bay Area
it's too bad, seems Pimp C was on the warpath since he came home, wish he could have continued to enjoy the success he deserved, but I talked to one of my boys in Atlanta who fucks with Rap-A-Lot and he was like "Pimp is the realest dude in this industry, he's the only one tellin it like it is...."
thoughts are with Pimp C's Family and Bun B
respect from the Bay Area
DIRTY SOUTH RADIO R.I.P IN MEMORY OF PIMP C SHOW TONIGHT 7PM TO WHENEVER HE WILL BE MISSED WE HAVE LOST A GREAT RAPPER..SON...FATHER...ON THE GREATEST RAPPER SINCE 2PAC AND BIGGEE THIS MIGHT EVEN BE MORE INPACT ON ALOT PEOPLE THIS YOUR BOY DJ HOLLWOOD PIMP C WE WILL MISS U
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SO EVERY ONE TUNE IN TONIGHT 7PM EASTERN TIME WE GOING LIVE AND U CAN REQUEST A SONG ON AIM -- @ DIRTYSOUTHRADIO OR U CAN CALL IN 954-416-9270 PHONE WILL GO LIVE AT 5 PM EASTERN TIME IF U WANT CALL IN LEAVE A VOICE MAIL AND WE WILL PLAY YOUR VOICE MAIL ON THE SHOW THE SHOW WILL BE RECORDED IF U WANNA CALL WHEN WE ARE LIVE U CAN DO THAT TO
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DIRTY SOUTH RADIO R.I.P IN MEMORY OF PIMP C SHOW TONIGHT 7PM TO WHENEVER HE WILL BE MISSED WE HAVE LOST A GREAT RAPPER..SON...FATHER...ON THE GREATEST RAPPER SINCE 2PAC AND BIGGEE THIS MIGHT EVEN BE MORE INPACT ON ALOT PEOPLE THIS YOUR BOY DJ HOLLWOOD PIMP C WE WILL MISS U
SO EVERY ONE TUNE IN TONIGHT 7PM EASTERN TIME WE GOING LIVE AND U CAN REQUEST A SONG ON AIM -- @ DIRTYSOUTHRADIO OR U CAN CALL IN 954-416-9270 PHONE WILL GO LIVE AT 5 PM EASTERN TIME IF U WANT CALL IN LEAVE A VOICE MAIL AND WE WILL PLAY YOUR VOICE MAIL ON THE SHOW THE SHOW WILL BE RECORDED IF U WANNA CALL WHEN WE ARE LIVE U CAN DO THAT TO
WWW.DIRTYSOUTHRADIOONLINE.COM GO TO THE SITE TO TUNE IN
SO EVERY ONE TUNE IN TONIGHT 7PM EASTERN TIME WE GOING LIVE AND U CAN REQUEST A SONG ON AIM -- @ DIRTYSOUTHRADIO OR U CAN CALL IN 954-416-9270 PHONE WILL GO LIVE AT 5 PM EASTERN TIME IF U WANT CALL IN LEAVE A VOICE MAIL AND WE WILL PLAY YOUR VOICE MAIL ON THE SHOW THE SHOW WILL BE RECORDED IF U WANNA CALL WHEN WE ARE LIVE U CAN DO THAT TO
WWW.DIRTYSOUTHRADIOONLINE.COM GO TO THE SITE TO TUNE IN
DIRTY SOUTH RADIO R.I.P IN MEMORY OF PIMP C SHOW TONIGHT 7PM TO WHENEVER HE WILL BE MISSED WE HAVE LOST A GREAT RAPPER..SON...FATHER...ON THE GREATEST RAPPER SINCE 2PAC AND BIGGEE THIS MIGHT EVEN BE MORE INPACT ON ALOT PEOPLE THIS YOUR BOY DJ HOLLWOOD PIMP C WE WILL MISS U
SO EVERY ONE TUNE IN TONIGHT 7PM EASTERN TIME WE GOING LIVE AND U CAN REQUEST A SONG ON AIM -- @ DIRTYSOUTHRADIO OR U CAN CALL IN 954-416-9270 PHONE WILL GO LIVE AT 5 PM EASTERN TIME IF U WANT CALL IN LEAVE A VOICE MAIL AND WE WILL PLAY YOUR VOICE MAIL ON THE SHOW THE SHOW WILL BE RECORDED IF U WANNA CALL WHEN WE ARE LIVE U CAN DO THAT TO
WWW.DIRTYSOUTHRADIOONLINE.COM GO TO THE SITE TO TUNE IN
SO EVERY ONE TUNE IN TONIGHT 7PM EASTERN TIME WE GOING LIVE AND U CAN REQUEST A SONG ON AIM -- @ DIRTYSOUTHRADIO OR U CAN CALL IN 954-416-9270 PHONE WILL GO LIVE AT 5 PM EASTERN TIME IF U WANT CALL IN LEAVE A VOICE MAIL AND WE WILL PLAY YOUR VOICE MAIL ON THE SHOW THE SHOW WILL BE RECORDED IF U WANNA CALL WHEN WE ARE LIVE U CAN DO THAT TO
WWW.DIRTYSOUTHRADIOONLINE.COM GO TO THE SITE TO TUNE IN