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.
I'sa Playa
Pimp C Lyrics
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Hold up
Comin' down
Hold up
Smoke somethin'
Lately he been flippin' and, stayin' on the grind
Tellin' you that you fine, but he ain't spendin' no time
Make you mine, from behind, to some slowed down "Bump n' Grind"
His thang like a dirty Sweet, from off the street
My thang like a O' of indo, from Sacramento
Lately y'all been monkeyin', he, call you a bitch
Keep me all up in yo' shit, try'na dig you a new ditch
Now I admit, that he rich, and that his money is good
Got my dicked sucked in his 'Six, I'm fuckin' on leather and wood
I'm just a yougin' from the hood, with some dick if ya good
With him, you know that you shouldn't
With me, you know that you should
Go pussy thug, like a glove when I push and I shove
Knock a dime out the climb, cause I ain't makin' love
See yo' man the type of guy, to get jealous and hit'cha
But me, I lick ya where he don't, and suck real hard on yo' nipple
My game is sharp as a cicle, she love my pickle
And if you gave her a dime, nigga she gave me a nickel
So while you thinkin', she done jet, she got my dick on her mind
Keep on neglectin' yo' gal, young Pimp C be spendin' yo' time
Time
Is'a playa
Is'a mack
I love gettin to this ladies
But not more than these paper stacks
Now rule one, get your cash on m.o.b.
Keep paper in my pocket my nigga p.i.m.p
Don't hate me major
Just hate the game
The only reason your woman diggin' me
Is cause I play with things
Don't take it personal my nigga
I dont love I'ma playa
She just gon' keep me company
While I get lifted and I lay her
Well naturally, I have to be, dead serious, maybe not
Let me tell a tale about this broad that thought she played me out
Yes, I was impressed, by the sex in her ass
W-U-I-S her, Versacci, down like Fran, dress her, bless her heart
She was a sweet-tart, but'cha never understood her point in our duo
Talkin' smart wit' all that "you know", comin' wit' he-say, she-say
From what she heard at the club, bout some chick that I had played on
Well bitch, you should have stayed home
She mad cause I done told her girl off, but the bitch was wrong, and you
You gon' let these messy ho's fuck yo' world off
I tried to love her man, but see love is one thang, and dumb is anotha'
Brotha', I'd be dumb to let her run thangs
I should've passed, but I was gassed, super-unleaded
And her nappy-headed ass gon' regret it, remember I said it
Cause I'm, in a sublime, new state and frame of mind
Cause it'd be a crime, for me to waste my time
My time
Is'a playa
Is'a mack
I love gettin to this ladies
But not more than these paper stacks
Now rule one, get your cash on m.o.b.
Keep paper in my pocket my nigga p.i.m.p
Don't hate me major
Just hate the game
The only reason your woman diggin' me
Is cause I play with things
Don't take it personal my nigga
I dont love I'ma playa
She just gon' keep me company
While I get lifted and I lay her
Did you ever think about who's ass ya girl's was
Before the booty had became yours?
If a nigga's sane flows, you know everything goes
Fuckin' in it til' it's colorful as rainbows
Sportin' furry Kango's, she can't go, rockin' paid shows
Paper hard to fold, plus I roll slick, keep talkin' shit
If you don't like me, it's most like-ly, cause I done holla'd at yo bitch
Why she so thick? Tellin' lies and ya said to be believin' 'em
But I make her feel like "Uh-huh", can you do it? "Uh-huh"
But when I scoop her up, she know that I'm the one to make a slut-cum
Gotta man, he a lame anyway, mother-fuck that stuff
Mad cause I snuck that love, baby don't bust that slug
So go on head roll up that bud, so we can fuck
So wassup? Now we in the Suburb', submerged, watch a movie
Or bumpin' U-G, K shit, scoop a bitch or hit the booty
How the man, yea I knew g, but she don't usually, say shit
Cause the pussy make a motherfucka' wanna ball up and cry
Chicka-pow-pow, I love them thighs when I'm rollin' aside
I ain't gon' up and die, like the guy that we got high
Take away more than two hits, two blows
She heard my new shit, it was new clothes
New golds, carefully Herringbones, and cell-phones
But her friend home, now I'm freakin' two ho's
If ya girl be wit' me, somethin' nifty, she prob'ly wanna lick me
I'm the Twista, I flame a ho pissy drunk and drippy
Damn skippy, gamin' it from a shot of Mississippi, now pimp on
Is'a playa
Is'a mack
I love gettin to this ladies
But not more than these paper stacks
Now rule one, get your cash on m.o.b.
Keep paper in my pocket my nigga p.i.m.p
Don't hate me major
Just hate the game
The only reason your woman diggin' me
Is cause I play with things
Don't take it personal my nigga
I dont love I'ma playa
She just gon' keep me company
While I get lifted and I lay her
The song "I'sa Playa" by Pimp C talks about his luxurious lifestyle as a player who loves chasing after women, but he loves his money even more. The opening lyrics also hint at the use of drugs as he urges to "smoke somethin'." The first verse is directed towards a woman who is with a man and is ignoring Pimp C. The lyrics suggest that the woman is being materialistic by ignoring Pimp C's advances because of the man's wealth. In contrast, Pimp C is not rich but can offer her pleasures that he cannot. He claims that he can make her 'bump n' grind' slowly to the beat while the man can't. He subtly tarnishes the man's image and tries to get her attention by making her realize that he is a better option.
The chorus of the song explains the message that Pimp C tries to convey throughout the track. He is a 'playa' and loves women, but not more than his money. He advises those who hate him to hate the game instead, implying that the game of being a 'playa' is challenging and cannot be maintained by everyone. He states that the only reason the woman likes him is that he plays with things (implying his money and perhaps sexuality).
In the last verse of the song "I'sa Playa," Pimp C talks about a woman who thinks she played him. The lyrics talk about how he tried to love her, but love and stupidity are two different things. The woman apparently listened to rumors and confronted Pimp C about them, which caused an argument. Pimp C claims that he will not waste his time on her stupidity and leaves her to her own devices.
Line by Line Meaning
Uhh
Expression of surprise or anticipation
Hold up
Pause for a moment
Comin' down
Approaching or arriving
Smoke somethin'
Engage in recreational drug use
Lately he been flippin' and, stayin' on the grind
He has been working hard and focusing on his hustle recently
Tellin' you that you fine, but he ain't spendin' no time
He compliments you, but he is not investing any real time or effort in the relationship
I be pourin' wine, tryin' to, knock out your spine
He tries to impress you by offering alcohol and seducing you
Make you mine, from behind, to some slowed down 'Bump n' Grind'
He wants to engage in sexual activity with you in a slow and sensual manner
His thang like a dirty Sweet, from off the street
His style and approach to relationships are rough and street-like
My thang like a O' of indo, from Sacramento
My approach is smooth and mellow, similar to high-quality marijuana from Sacramento
Lately y'all been monkeyin', he, call you a bitch
Recently, he has been disrespectful and referring to you in derogatory terms
Keep me all up in yo' shit, try'na dig you a new ditch
He is trying to manipulate and control you, causing trouble in your life
Now I admit, that he rich, and that his money is good
I acknowledge that he is wealthy and his financial status is appealing
Got my dicked sucked in his 'Six, I'm fuckin' on leather and wood
I received oral sex in his luxury car, engaging in sexual activities in a lavish environment
I'm just a yougin' from the hood, with some dick if ya good
I am a young man from the neighborhood, offering sexual pleasure if you are interested
With him, you know that you shouldn't
Being with him is not a wise choice
With me, you know that you should
Being with me is a better option
Go pussy thug, like a glove when I push and I shove
I am rough and assertive in bed
Knock a dime out the climb, cause I ain't makin' love
I am not interested in gentle lovemaking, but rather in casual sexual encounters
See yo' man the type of guy, to get jealous and hit'cha
Your current partner is insecure and prone to violence
But me, I lick ya where he don't, and suck real hard on yo' nipple
I provide sexual pleasure in ways that he can't, going the extra mile
My game is sharp as a cicle, she love my pickle
My approach to seduction is smooth and effective, and she enjoys having sex with me
And if you gave her a dime, nigga she gave me a nickel
If you were generous to her, she reciprocated by being even more generous to me
So while you thinkin', she done jet, she got my dick on her mind
While you believe she left, she is actually thinking about having sex with me
Keep on neglectin' yo' gal, young Pimp C be spendin' yo' time
If you continue to ignore your woman, I will gladly spend time with her
Is'a playa
I am a playa (someone skilled at seducing and pursuing romantic/sexual relationships)
Is'a mack
I am a mack (someone who is skilled at manipulating and controlling others)
I love gettin to this ladies
I enjoy pursuing romantic/sexual relationships with women
But not more than these paper stacks
However, my top priority is making money
Now rule one, get your cash on m.o.b.
The first rule is to prioritize making money (Money Over Bitches)
Keep paper in my pocket my nigga p.i.m.p
I always have money on me, emphasizing my status as a pimp
Don't hate me major
Don't dislike me excessively
Just hate the game
Dislike the system or circumstances that lead to my lifestyle
The only reason your woman diggin' me
The only reason your woman is attracted to me
Is cause I play with things
Is because I am skilled at manipulating and seducing women
Don't take it personal my nigga
Don't feel offended or personally attacked
I dont love I'ma playa
I do not experience genuine love, as I am focused on pursuing multiple relationships
She just gon' keep me company
She will simply provide companionship and sexual pleasure to me
While I get lifted and I lay her
While I engage in recreational drug use and have sex with her
Well naturally, I have to be, dead serious, maybe not
I may appear serious, but it might not be genuine
Let me tell a tale about this broad that thought she played me out
Allow me to share a story about a woman who believed she fooled or deceived me
Yes, I was impressed, by the sex in her ass
I was initially attracted and intrigued by her sexual prowess
W-U-I-S her, Versacci, down like Fran, dress her, bless her heart
I wined and dined her, provided luxury items like Versace, treated her well
She was a sweet-tart, but'cha never understood her point in our duo
She had a dual nature, sweet but confusing
Talkin' smart wit' all that 'you know', comin' wit' he-say, she-say
She spoke intelligently, using phrases like 'you know', but brought gossip and rumors
From what she heard at the club, bout some chick that I had played on
She based her accusations on rumors she heard at the club about me cheating
Well bitch, you should have stayed home
She should have avoided getting caught up in hearsay and stayed away from drama
She mad cause I done told her girl off, but the bitch was wrong, and you
She is angry because I confronted her friend about spreading lies, but her friend was in the wrong
You gon' let these messy ho's fuck yo' world off
You allowed these drama-filled women to ruin your relationship
I tried to love her man, but see love is one thang, and dumb is anotha'
I attempted to have genuine feelings for her, but love is separate from foolishness or naivety
Brotha', I'd be dumb to let her run thangs
I would be foolish to let her control or manipulate the situation
I should've passed, but I was gassed, super-unleaded
I should have rejected her, but I was too confident or intoxicated
And her nappy-headed ass gon' regret it, remember I said it
She will eventually regret her actions or behavior, and I warned her beforehand
Cause I'm, in a sublime, new state and frame of mind
I am in an elevated and enlightened mental state
Cause it'd be a crime, for me to waste my time
It would be a mistake for me to invest my time fruitlessly
Did you ever think about who's ass ya girl's was
Have you ever considered who your girl was involved with in the past?
Before the booty had became yours?
Before you had a relationship with her?
If a nigga's sane flows, you know everything goes
If a man has smooth verbal skills, he can attract anyone
Fuckin' in it til' it's colorful as rainbows
Engaging in sexual activity until it becomes vibrant and exciting
Sportin' furry Kango's, she can't go, rockin' paid shows
Wearing expensive hats, she cannot resist attending flashy events
Paper hard to fold, plus I roll slick, keep talkin' shit
Money is difficult to handle, but I am skilled at managing it; I don't care about gossip
If you don't like me, it's most like-ly, cause I done holla'd at yo bitch
If you have a problem with me, it's probably because I showed interest in your partner
Why she so thick? Tellin' lies and ya said to be believin' 'em
Why is she so dishonest and why do you choose to believe her lies?
But I make her feel like 'Uh-huh', can you do it? 'Uh-huh'
But I make her feel sexually satisfied and pleased; can you do the same?
But when I scoop her up, she know that I'm the one to make a slut-cum
But when I seduce or charm her, she recognizes that I can give her an orgasm
Gotta man, he a lame anyway, mother-fuck that stuff
She has a partner, but he is unimpressive and irrelevant; disregard him
Mad cause I snuck that love, baby don't bust that slug
He is upset because I had a secret affair with her; don't resort to violence
So go on head roll up that bud, so we can fuck
Go ahead and smoke some marijuana so that we can engage in sexual activity
So wassup? Now we in the Suburb', submerged, watch a movie
What's the plan? Now we are in a suburban area, secluded and ready to watch a movie
Or bumpin' U-G, K shit, scoop a bitch or hit the booty
Or we can listen to UGK's music while picking up women or pursuing sexual encounters
How the man, yea I knew g, but she don't usually, say shit
How's the guy doing? Yeah, I know him, but she doesn't usually talk about him
Cause the pussy make a motherfucka' wanna ball up and cry
Because her sexual skills are so intense and pleasurable, it can make a man emotional
Chicka-pow-pow, I love them thighs when I'm rollin' aside
I find her thighs attractive when I am stimulating her sexually
I ain't gon' up and die, like the guy that we got high
I am not going to become obsessed or infatuated like the guy we used drugs with
Take away more than two hits, two blows
I don't become attached or overwhelmed easily; it takes more to have an impact on me
She heard my new shit, it was new clothes
She listened to my latest releases and it impacted her like getting new clothes
New golds, carefully Herringbones, and cell-phones
New jewelry, especially gold necklaces, and mobile phones
But her friend home, now I'm freakin' two ho's
But her friend is present, so I am engaging in sexual activities with both of them
If ya girl be wit' me, somethin' nifty, she prob'ly wanna lick me
If your girlfriend is with me, there is likely a sexual attraction, and she may want to perform oral sex on me
I'm the Twista, I flame a ho pissy drunk and drippy
I am like the rapper Twista, skilled at impressing sexually intoxicated women
Damn skippy, gamin' it from a shot of Mississippi, now pimp on
Absolutely, I am expertly manipulating women while under the influence, now continue being a pimp
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad L Butler, Bernard James Freeman, Joseph Johnson, Joseph McVey, Carl S Mitchell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AS-fz5dp
Potentially best hook ever performed in the history of our culture.
@rickydanielson7953
The melody is golden 🥇
@krisromo8905
Our?
@AS-fz5dp
@Kris Romo ?
@errickwashington5044
I agree
@AS-fz5dp
@ricky danielson so soulful!
@DearYvette214
“I tried to love her man, but see love is one thang, and dumb is anotha
I'd be dumb to let her run thangs!” My Favorite line out the song !
@King1Darius
This song is perfect! Not one flaw!
@TDMotors
u aint lyin
@mark35644
Facts 💯