Pimp C Dec. 29, 1973 – Dec. 4, 2007
Published on December 4, 2007 by Molly Death · 9 Comments
RIP Pimp C – Here’s the statement from our friends at Jive Records:
It is with great sadness that Jive Records announces the passing of Chad “Pimp C” Butler, a member of the celebrated rap duo UGK (Underground Kingz). Jive Records’ President and CEO Barry Weiss states: “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. 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.”
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, Butler’s father was a trumpet player who played professionally with Solomon Burke. Outside of his father, the 33-year old rapper’s influences varied, ranging from Bobby Bland, Jimmy McGriff, the 1960′s Motown artists to Run DMC. Butler met his inseparable partner Bernard “Bun B” Freeman in high school where they formed UGK. In 1992, the duo signed to Jive Records and went on release a total of eight albums for the label. They earned their highest achievement earlier this year when their most recent album, UGK (Underground Kingz), debuted in the number one position on the album pop chart. According to the New York Times, UGK “helped inspire a generation of Southern hip-hop stars, from OutKast to Lil Wayne.”
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Pimp C was just a character, Chad was actually a really cool guy.
We’re all gonna miss him.
I can still hardly believe he’s gone.
SAY I JUST WONT TO SEND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO PIMP C’S (CHAD’S)FAMILY WIFE AND CHILDRENS AND TO HIS FRIENDS AND FANS.I AM 1 OF HIS FANS AND I JUST WONT 2 SAY ITS A SAD AND REMEMBERABLE DAY CAUSE HIM PIMP C N BUM B PAID THA WAY FOR US SOUTHERN RAppers TO SHINE. YA DIG? THEM NI99AS SHOWED US WAT MUSIC REALLY WAS. TEXAS MADE YA DIGG?
Is this tha same Adolphus Love that worked at St Davids Pavillion??? If so plz email my. I googled the name and this is the only site that came up… =-/
That was really a sad new to hear that Chad is not with us. He was a great human and he will always be there in our hearts.
RIP PIMPC AKA CHAD MAN HE WAS MY FAVORIT RAPPER HE WAS A GOOD PERSON AND WE ALL ARE GOIN 2 MISS HIM. 1973 – 2007 FOREVER LIVE THE LEDGEN PIMP C
RIP PIMPC AKA CHAD MAN HE WAS MY FAVORIT RAPPER HE WAS A GOOD PERSON AND WE ALL ARE GOIN 2 MISS HIM. 1973 – 2007 FOREVER LIVE THE LEDGEN PIMP C.
WE WILL KEEP THE FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS. IT SEEMS LIKE ERRBODY JUST LEAVIN.. WHATS NEXT?
Pimp C made music known. His music always had my attention. It’s sad to see one of the best go… Pimp C will always be remembered. Our prayers are with the family…
TO THE JACK ASS WITH NO COMPASSION FOR THE LATE GREAT PIMP C AKA SWEET JONES, AKA JAMES JONES, AKA JACK TRIPPER, AKA TONY SNOW ORIGINAL UNDERGROND KING !!! SUCK SUMTHIN BITCH!!!!!!
RIP IN PEACE BABY BOY!! WE (THE WORLD) ARE GOING MISS YOU!!