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.
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.
Hoggin Da Game
Pimp C Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Pimp C:
01-Hogg In The Game [Intro] Hold up (hold up bitch) Sweet Jones in this bitch P-…
12. hold up Hold up Hold up Self-employed so I'm paying me Stayin' true…
Bitch Get Down The player of the year is in it to win…
Bobby I know you hoes on a mission to steal my…
Bobby And Whitney Feat. 8-Ball And MJG [Pimp C] I know you hoes on a mission to steal…
Cheat On Yo Man (feat. Mannie Fresh, Webbie & Suga) Chorus: (Mannie Fres…
Comin [Pimp C] Hold up (Hold Up), we jammin' I can't let nobody…
Comin' Up (feat. Lil' Flip, Z-Ro) (Pimp C) Hold up (Hold Up), we jammin (Chorus) I can't let …
Coming Up [Pimp C] Hold up (Hold Up), we jammin' I can't let nobod…
Down 4 Mine Foreign cars and foreign hoes, hoes C'mon lets go Pimp c Y…
Everytime (Pimp C) Aye what you doing? You was sleep? Shit I'll be …
Everytime (feat. Devin The Dude) [Pimp C] Aye what you doing? You was sleep? Shit I'll be ove…
Fly Lady [Chorus] Hey baby, we sure love to ball (love to ball) Ooh…
Free Huh! It's goin down Know what I'm talkin' bout? Hold up! Yea…
Get Down The player of the year is in it to win…
Get My Money [Intro] (Piiimp!) Yeah I'ma step up to this mic like Marvin …
Getcha Mind Right Now, getcha mind right, baby, you a simp And I'ma red…
Git Cha Mind Right Now, getcha mind right, baby, you a simp And I'ma red…
Gitcha Mind Right Now, getcha mind right, baby, you a simp And I'ma red…
Go 2 War "Go To War" [Chorus: Pimp C] Poppin' pills workin' wood wh…
Grippin On The Wood [Verse 1 - Big K. Are. I. T.] I'm on some…
Havin Hmm, heh, stay wiv me Chorus: Loud house and chains and sw…
Hit The Parking Lot [Chorus] Hit the parking lot by the club juss swervin Hit th…
Hog In The Game [Intro] Hold up (hold up bitch) Sweet Jones in this bitch P-…
Hogg In The Game - skit Hold up (Hold up bitch) Sweet Jones in this bitch P I M…
Hoggin' the Game [Intro] Hold up (hold up bitch) Sweet Jones in this bitch P-…
Hold Up Hold up Hold up Self-employed so I'm paying me Stayin' true…
Hold Up Ft. Bun-B Lil Keke And Paul Wall Hold up Hold up Self-employed so I'm paying me Stayin' …
I She got the body of a goddess, everybody know that Super…
I Gotta Thang Swang down sweet cherry Everybody doing something Know what …
I Know U Strapped I know ya strapped But you cowards like to play hard But…
I Miss My Homies [Featuring Pimp see Silkk The Shocker] I want ya'll…
I Miss U (feat. Tanya Herron, Z-Ro) [Pimp C (Tanya Herron):] Huh!…
I Miss You Huh! (I miss you, I'm talkin' to you baby) Dedicated to…
I Talk Money Let me- Let me- Let me talk to ya Let's- Let’s…
I'm A Hustler [Intro - sung in Mayfield falsetto] I stay paid and, I…
I'm a Playa I keep my cup raised up my nigga 'cause I'm…
I'm Free I'm back on the slab, back on the block Where them…
I's A Playa [Pimp C] Uhh Hold up Comin' down Hold up Smoke somethin…
I'sa Playa Uhh Hold up Comin' down Hold up Smoke somethin' Latel…
I'sa Playa (feat. Bun B, Twista, Z-Ro) Hold up Comin' down Hold up Smoke somethin' Lately he been …
I'sa Playa (Feat. Z-Ro Bun B [Pimp C] Uhh Hold up Comin' down Hold up Smoke somethin…
Im A Hustler [Intro - sung in Mayfield falsetto] I stay paid and, I…
Im a Playa I keep my cup raised up my nigga 'cause I'm…
Ima Hustler [Intro - sung in Mayfield falsetto] I stay paid and, I…
Interlude 1 [Talking] You dudes trying to come up in the gong show…
Interlude 2 [Talking] There's a dude out in Dallas, made a P.I. He…
Interlude 3 [Talking] I'm tired of all these rappers in the South I'm ti…
Intro Man 1: What's up homie? Man 2: Hey, what's happening? Man …
Is A Playa Uhh Hold up Comin' down Hold up Smoke somethin' Lately he b…
It [Repeat x2] Is it my cars, is it my clothes That make…
Knockin Another Myke Diesel production... [Chorus] Knockin', knock…
Knockin Doors Down Man 1: What's up homie? Man 2: Hey, what's happening? Man …
Knockin Doors Down - Intro Another Myke Diesel production Knockin, knockin doorz down, …
Knockin Doorz Down Another Myke Diesel production... [Chorus] Knockin', knock…
Knockin' Doors Down Man 1: What's up homie? Man 2: Hey, what's happening? Man …
Knockin' Doorz Down Another Myke Diesel production... [Chorus] Knockin', knock…
Knuckle Up We slang kilos, eighths to them shorties, bring G loads Of…
Let's Talk Money [T-Pain] Let me- Let me- Let me talk to ya, Let's- Let's…
Like That Like that, like that Bounce ya ass like that, like that Boun…
Love 2 Ball [Chorus] Hey baby, we sure love to ball (love to ball) Ooh…
Love 2 Ball (feat. Chamillionaire) [Chorus: Pimp C] Hey baby, we sure love to ball (love…
Love 2 Ball Ft. Chamillionaire [Chorus] Hey baby, we sure love to ball (love to ball) Ooh…
My Angel [Intro] I want to dedicate this song to my momma, knahmtalki…
On Your Mind (feat. Jagged Edge, Big Zak, Ali & Gipp) "Yeah girl, you…
One Day Well, well, well, well Hello baby For one day you're here A…
Overstand Me (Hook: Pimp C) Everybody rapping like they ballin and they …
Pop It 4 Pimp Shake it like you mean it [Repeat x2] Shake it like…
Pourin Pimp C] Smoke somethin', bitch! A trademark (trademark), kno…
Rock 4 Rock (feat. Bun B, Scarface, Willie D) (Intro: Pimp C) Uh!…
Skit [Talking] I'm tired of all these rappers in the South I'm ti…
Skit 1 [Talking] You dudes trying to come up in the gong show…
Skit 2 [Talking] There's a dude out in Dallas, made a P.I. He…
Skit 3 [Talking] I'm tired of all these rappers in the South I'm ti…
Slow Down Quart a Mo' (whas happenin?) Sweet Jones I see a lot of…
Swang Intro (Fat Pat) N****z betta see a n***a roll Shorts down an…
Talkin Smart To A Pimp Talkin smart Talkin smart to a pimp You done broke the firs…
The Honey [Jazze Pha] Ladies and Gentlemen! (it's Pimpalation pimpin!)…
The Pimp Is Free Awwww yeah... back in the lab once again... with my…
What Up High rollers, what's up? Drinks Houston, what's up? Onyx, …
What Up (feat. Bun B, Drake) [Verse 1 - Drake] High rollers, what's up? Drinks Houston, w…
What Up (Feat. Drake High rollers, what's up? Drinks Houston, what's up? Onyx, …
Wood Wheel [Pimp C] Uh, what (hehe) Smoke somethin', bitch Smoke som…
Working The Wheel "Hold up..." {*echoes*} (Slim Thug) Smoke somethin, bitch!…
Young Ghetto Stars Three 6 Mafia Put your money where your mouth is boy If…
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on I Know U Strapped
The lyrics of Pimp C's song "I Know U Strapped" address the issue of bravado and violence among some men who carry firearms, but are not willing or prepared to use them in the face of danger. The song uses a confrontational tone to call out these men, who Pimp C refers to as "cowards" and "bitches." The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that getting drunk, high, or hyped up on cocaine can lead to reckless behavior that can end in tragedy.
The lyrics also describe several encounters that Pimp C had with people who tried to test him, but he ultimately came out on top. He recounts an incident in which he was confronted by some women in Dallas, but he refused to back down and instead asserted his dominance. In another verse, he talks about a person who screwed him out of some money and whom he considered having attacked at a later date.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Know U Strapped" paint a picture of a world in which firearms are omnipresent, and the line between bravado and real danger is often blurred. Through his lyrics, Pimp C seems to be warning listeners about the consequences of taking violent actions, as well as urging a more thoughtful approach to conflict resolution. Also, he's straight up disrespecting Master P!