Chad Butler (December 29, 1973 - December 4, 2007), better known by his sta… Read Full Bio ↴Chad Butler (December 29, 1973 - December 4, 2007), better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American hip hop artist and producer. He was one half of the influential hip hop group UGK.

Chad Lemon Butler was born in Port Arthur, Texas, USA. There he met his friend, who would later become Bun B and together they formed the Houston-based rap group UGK. They rapped 'underground', until the duo signed with Jive Records in 1987. Pimp worked hard on the first UGK project, The Southern Way, which was available in 1988 and on cassette only.

It wasn't until 1992 that UGK really broke through into the hip hop/rap world. Jive Records signed them and they released Too Hard to Swallow. Pimp worked hard with Bun B for a while, until going on a hiatus in 1996, where the group would not work. In this time Pimp was aware that UGK's fans were slowly slipping.

Pimp C contributed to several tracks, until UGK came back on top by guest starring in tracks, such as Big Pimpin' and Sippin' on Some Syrup. Pimp C and Bun B came back with Dirty Money in 2001, but the album failed both critically and financially.

As Dirty Money was going through problems, Pimp was faced with even more problems. Pimp C was incarcerated for an aggravated gun assault charge in 2002. People cheered the catch phrase "Free Pimp C". During this time Bun B lived on the UGK name. Jive Records was forced to release a greatest hits for UGK and Bun B was forced to go solo, as Pimp C was locked up.[1]

Rap-A-Lot Records signed Pimp C, while in prison he released his solo debut Sweet James Jones Stories. Bun B also released his debut, which Pimp C slightly contributed to. Finally, on December 30, 2005, Pimp C was released from prison and was on parole until December 2009.[2]

Pimp C guest starred in many people's songs and contributed to artists, such as Slim Thug and T.I.. After that he started working again with Bun B on tracks for their upcoming UGK project UGK (Underground Kingz), which would end up being their most successful project of all time, in either artist's careers.

Pimp C released two solo albums.

4 months after the release of UGK (Underground Kingz), Pimp C died. On December 4, 2007, Pimp C was found dead at the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood, California, after Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a 911 call. The department arrived at his sixth floor hotel room to find Pimp C dead in bed. This was three days after Pimp C performed with Too $hort at the House of Blues in Los Angeles.[3][4]

The Los Angeles County Coroner's office state Pimp C died from an accidental overdose of Promethazine/Codeine "syrup" mixed with a pre-existing medical condition, sleep apnea, which causes a person to stop breathing during sleep.[5][6]

After his death, he made posthumous appearances on Bun B's song "Underground Thang" (also featuring Chamillionaire) from II Trill and much later, an as-of-yet untitled track which is to be featured on Chamillionaire's third album Venom. The latter track is produced by Pimp C, making this his last production credit.

The final UGK project, 4 Life will be dedicated to Pimp C and his legendary Houston-based rapping style. Many people have shown respect to Pimp C, including David Banner, 8Ball & MJG, Rick Ross, Bun B, Slim Thug, T.I. and Lil Flip.

Bobby
Pimp C Lyrics

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I know you hoes on a mission to steal my dick
But Pimp Chad ain't goin' for the Georgia, bitch (Georgia, bitch!)
It wasn't nuttin' when I saw ya bitch (saw ya bitch!)
She knew that I was on some millionaire shit
Everything I say is the truth (is the truth!)
I need five funky hoes for one prostitute
Just 'cause you sell pussy don't make you certified
You ain't in it to win it, I can see it in yo' eyes

WWW dot, "Wonder why I'm quickly gettin' exposed"
Breakin' tricks for they money like a female is supposed ('posed!)
I'm not in Neptune, on some Space Age shit
All my diamonds got paper, Emmitt keeping me legit ('git!)
When the welfare was over, I be sellin' cocaine ('caine!)
I'm out in Las Vegas, takin' over bitches' brains (brains!)
Tony Snow don't sniff no blow (sniff no blow!)
Pimp hard on a cracker but I love me a crow (love me a crow!)

I gotta big truck on some big rims
I get my dick sucked, when I pull out the Bent'
These hoes jockin' me, they wanna ride with me
They gotta be down hoe! Like Bobby Brown and Whitney

Life is a game of inches
You move up little by little to the fame and riches
Life be a game and a broad of visions
Some niggas is hoes and all women ain't bitches
And your reach? Keep the heat near
Games, I don't play , I'm try'na make it clear
You don't hear me nigga? Open up ya ears
If you movin' too fast, slow down and switch gears
Create somethin', ya life give ya nothin'
The streets ain't pokin', you can get shot bluffin'
Cash rule everything, keep that on ya brain
Get rich quick, let pimpin' do the blame
Midnight blue with the peanut butter ducts
Chrome on my feet and bump in the trunk
Ball cap popped up, raised to the back
Kush in my realer, rollin' big like Shaq

I'ma pimp, sellin' hoes to a chick on the track
Make my money, bend her or over, slap the dick on the back
They call me Young (Jay!) G, I'm the man in charge
If you read this application, you'll change ya job
I gotta order motherfuckin' rappers, teachers, preachers, and athletes
All make a personal visit or to the back-streets
I even gotta hoe, play away
With one rule, till ya gray, nigga stay away
See I'm the reason why ya let'cha girl stay at the house
And beat her up 'cause my name couldn't stay out her mouth
And I don't need to know if she just wanna join the team
Get down and kiss all up on my ring
I keep a Cadillac and I select a few in my car
If you don't own one, then you ain't got shit in ya garage

I go hard, you motherfuckas ain't breakin' a hoe
You just flyin' bitches in, showcasing a hoe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pimp C's song "Bobby" reflect the rapper's pimp persona and provide commentary on the culture of prostitution. The first verse opens with Pimp C addressing the women whom he believes are trying to steal his "dick", or clientele. He expresses his refusal to be fooled by their tactics and highlights his success as a millionaire pimp. He also asserts that not all women who sell their bodies are qualified prostitutes and implies that he can discern their true motives.

The following verses further emphasize Pimp C's dominance as a pimp and the double standards that exist in the sex industry. He raps about his material possessions, sexual exploits, and his ability to control both men and women. He also criticizes those who "front" as pimps and calls out rappers who glamorize prostitution without understanding its realities. Overall, the message of the song is that pimping is a lucrative but dangerous game, and not all who try their hand at it will succeed.

Line by Line Meaning

I know you hoes on a mission to steal my dick
I am aware that some women are trying to seduce me for my money.

But Pimp Chad ain't goin' for the Georgia, bitch (Georgia, bitch!)
I am not interested in the woman trying to seduce me, regardless of where she's from.

It wasn't nuttin' when I saw ya bitch (saw ya bitch!)
I easily recognized the woman trying to seduce me.

She knew that I was on some millionaire shit
She was aware that I was wealthy.

Everything I say is the truth (is the truth!)
I am a genuine person; I don't lie.

I need five funky hoes for one prostitute
I want five high-quality women instead of one low-quality prostitute.

Just 'cause you sell pussy don't make you certified
Being a prostitute doesn't necessarily mean you are skilled or certified.

You ain't in it to win it, I can see it in yo' eyes
You don't have the drive or ambition to succeed; I can tell by looking at you.

WWW dot, "Wonder why I'm quickly gettin' exposed"
I am being exposed online or in the media for my activities or beliefs.

Breakin' tricks for they money like a female is supposed ('posed!)
I am earning money from tricking or manipulating people as a woman supposedly would.

I'm not in Neptune, on some Space Age shit
I am not delusional or disconnected from reality.

All my diamonds got paper, Emmitt keeping me legit ('git!)
My wealth and assets are legal and legit thanks to Emmitt.

When the welfare was over, I be sellin' cocaine ('caine!)
When I lost my welfare benefits, I started selling drugs instead.

I'm out in Las Vegas, takin' over bitches' brains (brains!)
I am in Las Vegas seducing and manipulating women to do what I want.

Tony Snow don't sniff no blow (sniff no blow!)
I don't use cocaine like Tony Snow (referring to a White House press secretary who was accused of cocaine use).

Pimp hard on a cracker but I love me a crow (love me a crow!)
I act tough towards white people, but I actually prefer black people.

I gotta big truck on some big rims
I own a large truck with large rims.

I get my dick sucked, when I pull out the Bent'
Women perform oral sex on me when I am driving my Bentley.

These hoes jockin' me, they wanna ride with me
These women are trying to seduce me and get me to take them for a ride.

They gotta be down hoe! Like Bobby Brown and Whitney
The women who want to be with me must be willing to do whatever I say, like Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston in their relationship.

Life is a game of inches
Success in life is achieved through small and incremental progress.

You move up little by little to the fame and riches
Achieving fame and wealth takes time and effort.

Life be a game and a broad of visions
Life can be seen as a game with many possibilities.

Some niggas is hoes and all women ain't bitches
Some men are weak and submissive, while not all women are bad or manipulative.

And your reach? Keep the heat near
Always keep your gun nearby for protection.

Games, I don't play, I'm try'na make it clear
I am not playing games; I am being serious and straightforward.

You don't hear me nigga? Open up ya ears
Pay attention and listen to what I am saying!

If you movin' too fast, slow down and switch gears
If you are rushing through life, take a break and change your approach.

Create somethin', ya life give ya nothin'
If you don't make something of yourself, life won't give you anything.

The streets ain't pokin', you can get shot bluffin'
The streets are dangerous, and pretending to be tough can get you killed.

Cash rule everything, keep that on ya brain
Money is the most important thing; never forget that.

Get rich quick, let pimpin' do the blame
Pimping can get you rich quickly, so blame any legal issues on that lifestyle.

Midnight blue with the peanut butter ducts
My car is colored midnight blue with peanut butter-colored leather seats.

Chrome on my feet and bump in the trunk
I have shiny shoes and a loud stereo system in my car.

Ball cap popped up, raised to the back
I wear a baseball cap with the front flipped up and the back raised.

Kush in my realer, rollin' big like Shaq
I am smoking marijuana in my cigar roller and driving my car like Shaquille O'Neal (who is tall and drives large vehicles).

I'ma pimp, sellin' hoes to a chick on the track
I am a pimp, selling prostitutes to women on the street.

Make my money, bend her or over, slap the dick on the back
I earn money by having sex with prostitutes and hitting them on the back with my penis.

They call me Young (Jay!) G, I'm the man in charge
My name is Young G, and I am the boss.

If you read this application, you'll change ya job
If you follow my rules and become my prostitute, you will no longer need your current job.

I gotta order motherfuckin' rappers, teachers, preachers, and athletes
I can order any kind of person, including musicians, educators, religious leaders, and athletes.

All make a personal visit or to the back-streets
All must come and see me in person (or face the consequences).

I even gotta hoe, play away
I even have a female assistant who helps me recruit and manage prostitutes.

With one rule, till ya gray, nigga stay away
My one rule is to stay away from my pimping business unless you want to be involved for life.

See I'm the reason why ya let'cha girl stay at the house
I am the reason why some men allow their women to stay at home; they know I will take care of them.

And beat her up 'cause my name couldn't stay out her mouth
Some men may abuse their partners because they are jealous of my reputation.

And I don't need to know if she just wanna join the team
I don't need to ask if a woman wants to work for me as a prostitute; if she's interested, she'll come to me.

Get down and kiss all up on my ring
Prostitute candidates must be willing to submit to me and show me respect.

I keep a Cadillac and I select a few in my car
I drive a Cadillac and only allow a few people to ride with me.

If you don't own one, then you ain't got shit in ya garage
If you don't own a Cadillac, you are not successful or wealthy.

I go hard, you motherfuckas ain't breakin' a hoe
I am tough and ruthless; you cannot rival my pimping skills.

You just flyin' bitches in, showcasing a hoe
You are not a real pimp; you are just bringing in prostitutes and showing them off without truly managing them.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Benard Freeman, Chad Butler, Leroy Williams, Marlon Goodwin, Premro Smith, Willie Hutch

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