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With best friend Bernard "[[Bun B]]" Freeman, Butler formed the rap group [[UGK|Underground Kingz]], colloquially known as UGK. In 1987, [[Jive Records]] signed UGK and released ''[[Too Hard to Swallow]]'', followed by the critically acclaimed ''[[Super Tight]]''. The group's third album, ''[[Ridin' Dirty]]'', reached #2 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart,<ref name="UGK allmusic">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p133449/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=UGK > Biography|last=Bush|first=John|year=2007|publisher=allmusic|accessdate=2009-05-02}}</ref> and their momentum was continued with features on the popular singles "[[Big Pimpin']]" with [[Jay-Z]] and "[[Sippin' on Some Sizzurp]]" by [[Three 6 Mafia]]. UGK's fourth album, ''[[Dirty Money (album)|Dirty Money]]'', was distributed in 2001.
With best friend Bernard "[[Bun B]]" Freeman, Butler formed the rap group [[UGK|Underground Kingz]], colloquially known as UGK. In 1987, [[Jive Records]] signed UGK and released ''[[Too Hard to Swallow]]'', followed by the critically acclaimed ''[[Super Tight]]''. The group's third album, ''[[Ridin' Dirty]]'', reached #2 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart,<ref name="UGK allmusic">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p133449/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=UGK > Biography|last=Bush|first=John|year=2007|publisher=allmusic|accessdate=2009-05-02}}</ref> and their momentum was continued with features on the popular singles "[[Big Pimpin']]" with [[Jay-Z]] and "[[Sippin' on Some Sizzurp]]" by [[Three 6 Mafia]]. UGK's fourth album, ''[[Dirty Money (album)|Dirty Money]]'', was distributed in 2001.


Due to Butler's incarceration in 2002, UGK only released two projects prior to 2004: ''[[Side Hustles]]'' and the eponymous ''[[Underground Kingz]]'', the latter of which spawned the hit single "[[International Players Anthem (I Choose You)]]", a collaboration with Atlanta's [[OutKast]].
Due to Butler's incarceration in 2002, UGK only released two projects prior to 2004: ''[[Side Hustles]]'' and the eponymous ''[[Underground Kingz]]'', the latter of which spawned the hit single "[[International Players Anthem (I Choose You)]]", a collaboration with the Georgia-based rap group [[OutKast]].


=== Arrest and solo debut ===
=== Arrest and solo debut ===

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Pimp C

Chad Lamont Butler[1] (December 29, 1973 — December 4, 2007), better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper, singer, and producer. He was one half of the influential hip hop group UGK, along with Bun B.

Music career

UGK

Main article: UGK

With best friend Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, Butler formed the rap group Underground Kingz, colloquially known as UGK. In 1987, Jive Records signed UGK and released Too Hard to Swallow, followed by the critically acclaimed Super Tight. The group's third album, Ridin' Dirty, reached #2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart,[2] and their momentum was continued with features on the popular singles "Big Pimpin'" with Jay-Z and "Sippin' on Some Sizzurp" by Three 6 Mafia. UGK's fourth album, Dirty Money, was distributed in 2001.

Due to Butler's incarceration in 2002, UGK only released two projects prior to 2004: Side Hustles and the eponymous Underground Kingz, the latter of which spawned the hit single "International Players Anthem (I Choose You)", a collaboration with the Georgia-based rap group OutKast.

Arrest and solo debut

In 2002, Pimp C was sentenced to eight years in prison for violating his probation he had received from an earlier aggravated gun assault charge.[3] His arrest was widely protested by the hip hop community, who immediately initiated a grassroots "Free Pimp C" campaign.[4] While Pimp C was in prison, Rap-A-Lot Records released Sweet James Jones Stories in 2005, most of which consisted of unreleased freestyle recordings.[3]

Pimp C was incarcerated in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system beginning in January 2002. He spent the later portion of his sentence at the Terrell Unit in Brazoria County, Texas. On the week of his release, he was transported to the Huntsville Unit in preparation for release.[5] On December 30, 2005, Pimp C was released from prison and placed on parole until December 2009.[6]

Death and tributes

Pimp C died on December 4, 2007. He was found dead in a hotel room in Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County Coroner, Butler suffered respiratory depression due to an accidental overdose of promethazine and codeine (in the cough syrup ingredient of Purple drank) coupled with a preexisting sleep apnea condition. Like many other Southern rappers, Pimp C frequently referenced the recreational consumption of "sizzurp" in his music.[7] A funeral was held for him at the Bob Bowers Civic Center in Port Arthur, Texas on December 13. Speakers included Port Arthur mayor Deloris Prince, Pimp C's mother Weslyn Monroe, and fellow UGK member Bun B. Pastor Dr. John R. Randolph gave the eulogy.[8]

Bun B continued paying tribute to Pimp C through music, including the tracks "You're Everything" which included collaboration from Rick Ross, David Banner, and 8Ball and MJG, and "Pop It 4 Pimp" which was produced by Mouse and featured Juvenile and Webbie.[9] off of Bun B's 2008 album II Trill. "Pop It 4 Pimp" was Bun B released the final UGK album, UGK 4 Life, in 2009. UGK 4 Life had been recorded, for the most part, in the time frame between their previous album and the passing of Pimp C.[10]

Macklemore made a tribute song to Pimp C and the abuse of cough syrup, especially "purple drank," called "Otherside".[11]

During Drake's verse in Bun B's "Put It Down" music video, Pimp C's oldest son Chad Butler II climbing a set of stairs but the video does not show his face. The chorus and last line of Drake's verse also reference Pimp C. [12]

Discography

Main article: Pimp C discography

Albums

Studio albums

Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications
U.S. U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
2005 Sweet James Jones Stories
  • Released: March 2, 2005
  • Label: Rap-A-Lot/Asylum
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
 50 7 3
2006 Pimpalation
  • Released: July 11, 2006
  • Label: Rap-A-Lot/Asylum
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
 3 1 1 Gold
2008 Greatest Hits
  • Released: June 3, 2008
  • Label: Asylum
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
 - - -
2010 The Naked Soul of Sweet Jones
  • Released: October 5, 2010
  • Label: Rap-A-Lot
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
 25 8 5

Singles

Year Title Chart chart positions Album
U.S. U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
2005 "Is A Playa" (featuring Bun B, Twista, and Z-Ro) 105 — — Sweet James Jones Stories
2006 "I'm Free" — — 12 Pimpalation
"Pourin' Up" (featuring Mike Jones and Bun B) 103 — —
"Knockin' Doorz Down" (featuring P.O.P. and Lil' Keke) 108 — —
Year Song Peak chart positions Album
U.S. U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
1997 "I Miss My Homies" (Master P featuring Silkk the Shocker and Pimp C) 25 16 2 Ghetto D
1998 "Ghetto Life" (Master P featuring Bun B and Pimp C) — — — Da Last Don
2006 "Get Throwed" (Bun B featuring Jay-Z, Pimp C, Z-Ro, and Young Jeezy) — 49 24 Trill
"Love Song" (Missez featuring Pimp C) — 53 — Single Only
"D-Girl (DopeGirl)" (Brooke Valentine featuring Pimp C) — 92 — Single Only
2009 "Top Notch" (Z-Ro featuring Pimp C) — — — Crack
2010 "Right Now" (Bun B featuring Pimp C, 2Pac & Trey Songz) — — — Trill O.G.
Unreleased "Naked Lady" (Chamillionaire featuring Pimp C) — — — Unknown

Music videos

Year Title Director
2006 "Pourin' Up" Mr. Boomtown
2007 "Knockin' Doorz Down" Benny Matthews

References

  1. ^ "Port Arthur News Obituaries: 2007". Port Arthur Public Library. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
  2. ^ Bush, John (2007). "UGK > Biography". allmusic. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
  3. ^ a b Jeffries, David (2007). "Pimp C > Biography". allmusic. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
  4. ^ Pearson, Ryan (2007-12-05). "Chad Butler, 33: Rap musician known as Pimp C". Toronto Star. Associated Press. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
  5. ^ "Rapper Pimp C released from prison." KTRK-TV. Friday December 20, 2005. Retrieved on November 19, 2010.
  6. ^ "Rapper Pimp C released from prison". MSNBC. Associated Press. 2005-12-30.
  7. ^ Rieken, Kristie (2008-02-05). "Cough syrup found in Pimp C's hotel had no label". Houston Chronicle. Associated Press. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
  8. ^ Reid, Shaheem (December 13, 2007). "Pimp C Is Given Uplifting, Heartfelt Farewell At Funeral". MTV News. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  9. ^ "Bun B Brings 'Em Out at II Trill Listening Session in NYC". MTV Newsroom. MTV News. March 5, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  10. ^ Stolz, Kim (March 2, 2009). "UGK's Last Album An 'Emotional Experience' After Pimp C's Death". MTV News. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  11. ^ "Macklemore - Otherside".
  12. ^ "Bun B - Put It Down Music Video".

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