Omg...

[Jeenyuss]

shiiit. wonder what bun b'll do.

[Money]

yea man this fucking sucks...it will def hurt the rap game


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O96z3...eature=related

[Money]

most ppl know ugk from this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWJoTqrgWaQ

[Money]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCWH2MmlHQE

[Money]

From the LA Times:

Rapper Pimp C was found dead this morning at an upscale hotel on Sunset Strip.

L.A. County Fire Department paramedics, responding to a 911 call, found him in his bed at the Mondrian Hotel. Pimp C, whose real name is Chad Butler, was a member of UGK, a rap duo that had a No. 1 album in August.

The hotel released the following statement: "Mondrian received calls this morning from the family of Chad Butler inquiring about his whereabouts. Mr. Butler had checked into the hotel on 28 November and, according to the callers, was to have checked out yesterday. Security personnel went to Mr. Butler's room and found him in bed, apparently expired. A 911 call was placed at about 9:20 a.m. and paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded and pronounced Mr. Butler dead."

It's unclear how Butler, 33, died. The L.A. County Sheriff's Department is investigating.

A member of the acclaimed Texas hip-hop duo UGK, Butler was considered an important figure in rap circles -- an underground hero who was frequently name-checked on other artists' songs and boasted impeccable street credibility. UGK's seventh album, "Underground Kingz," reached No. 1 on the national album chart in August, but mainstream stardom eluded him for most of the group's 15-year career.

In the early '90s, Butler and partner Bun B became known for their sharp, original rap style, ribald chronicles of gangsta life and stripped-down beats. Although their collaborations with more high-profile artists such as Jay-Z and the Oscar-winning rap group Three 6 Mafia (with whom UGK recorded "Sippin on Sizzurp," an ode to getting high from drinking cough medicine) are considered hip-hop classics, UGK's more enduring claim to fame may be helping usher in an era in which Southern rap has become a dominant national sales force.

In 2002, Butler was sentenced to eight years in prison after falling behind on court-ordered community service. The rapper-producer pleaded no contest to aggravated assault charges after brandishing a gun during an argument with a woman at a shopping mall.

He served about half his sentence at Terrell Prison in Livingston, Texas, before being paroled in 2005. But during that time, rap fans made a cause célèbre of Butler's incarceration. "Free Pimp C" T-shirts and baseball caps became popular with UGK fans across the country and a host of rap stars appeared in music videos and at concerts calling for his release.

[Desire]

[Money]

yes Bun B is sad

[Emaho]

I think Money didn't get the response he hoped for here on the SSCU Trenchwars forums.

[Pummel]

Oh

Oh, that's why you blocked me on msn for making fun of Pimp c.

[Money]

YES PUMMEL

anyways

from MTV.com

Pimp C of the long-running Texas hip-hop group UGK was found dead Tuesday (December 4) in a Los Angeles hotel room. He was 33.

Few details were available at press time, but according to TMZ, the rapper's body was found at the Mondrian Hotel Tuesday morning after the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a 911 call. The MC (real name: Chad Butler), was reportedly dead when officers arrived on the scene. The site also cites Captain Ed Winter of the county coroner's office as saying Pimp C may have died of natural causes. Winter reportedly told TMZ that no drug paraphernalia or other drugs were found in the room, and it appeared that no one else was present at the time of Pimp C's death. He reportedly said an autopsy will be performed and toxicology test results will be available in six to eight weeks.

No official cause of death had been cited at press time.

A press release issued on behalf of his family Tuesday reads as follows:

"It is with great regret that I must confirm that Chad Butler, a.k.a. Pimp C, one half of the legendary UGK, was in fact discovered dead this morning.

"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.

A formal statement will be released later this afternoon. Thank you all for understanding."

That statement came from Pimp's manager, Rick Martin. It reads: "This morning saw the loss of a man that was not only a client, but a very dear friend at a time when he had the most to live for. He was my best friend and I will always love him. Chad's tragic passing leaves behind mourners the world over, including his mother, wife and children whom Chad loved more than anything. An official cause of death has yet to be determined.

"I was so very proud of Chad and the growth he has shown since his release from prison; as an artist and businessman and as a person. As one half of the legendary Texas group UGK, Chad was finally seeing the results of the years of love and labor that he and Bun B have put in over the years, culminating in the tremendous success of their album, Underground Kingz. Chad was set to soar with not only a new solo deal on Jive Records, but a lucrative publishing deal, a new satellite radio show, several group projects and a national cologne endorsement. Chad had everything to live for, making his unexpected passing a travesty.

Right now, my number one concern is the well being and livelihood of his family who are the ones most deeply affected by this loss. All efforts will be made to ensure that they are properly cared for in this tragic time and beyond.

As Chad's friend and manager, and on behalf of his family and those closest to him, we ask that you, the press, keep reports of his passing to tributes to his amazing contributions as an artist and wait for the facts surrounding his death to come to light. Please let us all remember Pimp C as the kind and warmhearted man and rap music pioneer that he was.

Barry Weiss, president and CEO of Jive Records, UGK's longtime label, said in a statement released Tuesday: "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."

The Mondrian Hotel released the following statement to the Los Angeles Times: "Mondrian received calls this morning from the family of Chad Butler inquiring about his whereabouts. Mr. Butler had checked into the hotel on 28 November and, according to the callers, was to have checked out yesterday. Security personnel went to Mr. Butler's room and found him in bed, apparently expired. A 911 call was placed at about 9:20 a.m. and paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded and pronounced Mr. Butler dead."







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for some UGK to jam $ :'(

[Money]

so no drugs or drug paraphenelia found in room thats good to know i can only hope he dies naturally :<

[Galleleo]

If his name was Van Der Sloot and I still wouldn't have known him I still would not have cared. And no I do not care about van der Sloot either.

And I definitely do not care about these kind of rappers.

[Chao.]

And I definitely do not care about these kind of rappers.

Yeah since when were rappers people?

[Galleleo]

Ow man chao, you were so spot on, on what I meant.. wow you must be able to read my mind.. </sarcasm>

[Money]

leave my thread, go listen to H I M since u have to be a certain color to like a certain music