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 Know U Strapped
Pimp C Lyrics
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But you cowards like to play hard
But knowing that you don't wanna catch a murder charge
See niggaz like to get full of dat weed and liquor
Snort a line in you mind now you'se a killa
Sweet Jones Story
Know what I'm talking bout?
I know you strapped, but you still a fucking bitch nigga
Ya talkin' bumpkin cause I know you ain't shit nigga
And if you don't shut the fuck up, you'll get hit nigga
And we'll put seven in your stomach through yo Hilfiger
I went to Dallas and some bitches tried to test me
But my nuts too big to let a pussy niggga check me
And I ain't laugh, bitch niggaz don't disrespect me
You shoulda killed me, bitch the first day that you met me
I know ya strapped
But you cowards like to play hard
But knowing that you don't wanna catch a murder charge
See niggaz like to get full of dat weed and liquor
Snort a line in you mind now you a killa
I told you nigga I don't fuck wit no paid route
When I was young that nigga fucked me out some paper dude
But to call him to the studio that wasn't cross
But bitch you almost got your homeboy broke off
Cause Uncle Paul was gonna hit it from the front door
The whole time I had my eyes on this yellow hoe
Tryin' to talk like an O.G., better shut up
Before you get you and your homeboys whipped up
I know ya strapped
But you cowards like to play hard
But knowing that you don't wanna catch a murder charge
See niggaz like to get full of dat weed and liquor
Snort a line in you mind now you a killa
The next night I'm at the kitchen makin' hits and ends
I see some niggaz drivin' funny in a square-like Benz
And showin' nothing but that bitch that put me in the cross
The first line in my mind was to pick him off
I said fuck him let's go do it, yeah let's let him talk
But if that bitch gon' pull his pistol we gon' kill him off
I told that girl what this mafia's like bitch
And if you ever try it it's gon' be repercussions across this bitch
I know ya strapped
But you cowards like to play hard
But knowing that you don't wanna catch a murder charge
See niggaz like to get full of dat weed and liquor
Snort a line in you mind now you a killa
You niggaz week so you call Houston for the hit
But didn't know that we got gangsta niggaz all over this bitch
So now you bitches gotta deal with the King hoe
Cause you done call it three times, we just can't let that go
And to that forty-two pocket and my precious momma
??? its bitches for life you feel the drama
They gon' bring you to the center for that gun-shot drama
You could get hit in your Bentley or your Impala
I know ya strapped [screwed & chopped]
But you cowards like to play hard
But knowing that you don't wanna catch a murder charge
See niggaz like to get full of dat weed and liquor
Snort a line in you mind now you a killa
You ain't no gangsta nigga
Fucker ass nigga
You ain't slappin' nothing here junior
Better get your mind right bitch
Dedicated to all you old stiff daddy ass niggaz
When you shoulda known not to fuck with me bitch [screwed & chopped]
I'm a put it dead on yo ass when it which
What happenin' my brother?
He was layin' there shaking and bleeding like a mother fucker
All you Tupac-ass wanna-be niggaz
Get your brains blew out on your dashboard bitch
Goin' down
Sweet Jones
Platinum bitch!
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.
Line by Line Meaning
I know ya strapped
I am aware that you have a gun on you.
But you cowards like to play hard
However, you act tough despite being a coward.
But knowing that you don't wanna catch a murder charge
I am aware that you do not want to commit murder and be charged for it.
See niggaz like to get full of dat weed and liquor
People often like to consume drugs and alcohol.
Snort a line in you mind now you a killa
They imagine themselves to be killers by consuming these substances.
I know you strapped, but you still a fucking bitch nigga
I am aware that you have a gun, but you are still a coward.
Ya talkin' bumpkin cause I know you ain't shit nigga
You are trying to act tough, but I know you are not capable of anything.
And if you don't shut the fuck up, you'll get hit nigga
If you do not stop talking, you will get assaulted.
And we'll put seven in your stomach through yo Hilfiger
We will shoot you and make sure 7 bullets penetrate your stomach. All while you are wearing your Hilfiger clothes.
I went to Dallas and some bitches tried to test me
I was in Dallas, and some people tried to provoke me.
But my nuts too big to let a pussy niggga check me
But I did not let them intimidate me because I am strong-willed.
And I ain't laugh, bitch niggaz don't disrespect me
I did not find it funny because I do not tolerate disrespect.
You shoulda killed me, bitch the first day that you met me
If they wanted to kill me, they should have done it when they met me for the first time.
I told you nigga I don't fuck wit no paid route
I previously told you that I do not work with paid routes.
When I was young that nigga fucked me out some paper dude
When I was younger, that person deceived me out of some money.
But to call him to the studio that wasn't cross
However, I invited him to the studio with no malicious intent.
But bitch you almost got your homeboy broke off
But you almost got your friend into a physical altercation.
Cause Uncle Paul was gonna hit it from the front door
Uncle Paul was going to engage in a physical fight immediately.
The whole time I had my eyes on this yellow hoe
I was distracted because I was focused on a woman's looks.
Tryin' to talk like an O.G., better shut up
The person I was previously speaking about was trying to act like a gangster, but they should stop doing so.
Before you get you and your homeboys whipped up
They do not want to provoke me and my friends and get into physical altercations.
The next night I'm at the kitchen makin' hits and ends
The following night, I was cooking and making money.
I see some niggaz drivin' funny in a square-like Benz
I saw a group of people driving in a suspicious manner in a Benz that looked square-like.
And showin' nothing but that bitch that put me in the cross
They seemed to be flaunting the woman that caused a problem for me earlier.
The first line in my mind was to pick him off
My initial thought was to kill him right away.
I said fuck him let's go do it, yeah let's let him talk
I eventually decided to kill him and let him speak beforehand.
But if that bitch gon' pull his pistol we gon' kill him off
However, if he pulls out his gun, we will kill him immediately.
I told that girl what this mafia's like bitch
I warned that woman what the mafia is like.
And if you ever try it it's gon' be repercussions across this bitch
If she ever tries to do something, there will be consequences.
You niggaz week so you call Houston for the hit
You are weak, so you asked Houston for help with a hit.
But didn't know that we got gangsta niggaz all over this bitch
But you did not know that we have gangsters everywhere.
So now you bitches gotta deal with the King hoe
Now, you have to deal with the King.
Cause you done call it three times, we just can't let that go
You have called for assistance three times, so we cannot let that slide.
And to that forty-two pocket and my precious momma
I dedicate this song to my mother and my 42 pocket.
??? its bitches for life you feel the drama
I do not know the meaning of this line.
They gon' bring you to the center for that gun-shot drama
The gunshot wound will require medical attention.
You could get hit in your Bentley or your Impala
It does not matter if you are driving a Bentley or Impala, you are still at risk of being hit.
You ain't no gangsta nigga
You are not a real gangster.
Fucker ass nigga
You are a terrible person.
You ain't slappin' nothing here junior
You cannot intimidate us.
Better get your mind right bitch
You need to readjust your behavior.
Dedicated to all you old stiff daddy ass niggaz
This song is dedicated to all the old, fixed-minded people.
When you
shoulda known not to fuck with me bitch [screwed & chopped]
You should have realized not to provoke me.
I'm a put it dead on yo ass when it which
I will assault you when the time comes.
What happenin' my brother?
What is going on, brother?
He was layin' there shaking and bleeding like a mother fucker
He was lying there, trembling and bleeding.
All you Tupac-ass wanna-be niggaz
You all want to be like Tupac.
Get your brains blew out on your dashboard bitch
Your brains will be scattered all over your car dashboard.
Goin' down
Something is happening.
Sweet Jones
This song is dedicated to Sweet Jones.
Platinum bitch!
I am platinum-level successful.
Contributed by Liliana L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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!
Tumisho Mogano
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LilRicky
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Lu Lu
Just ride and vibe wit me...
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Kendra Baker
I sent this to my babydaddy!! & meant itππ
Gioia Maynor
ππππππaye Iβm screaming.
King Montague
Lol he must don't know that it is Rap A Lot Mafia for life Mob Ties TRILLspill oneTHOUSAND π€π
Omar Cook
Lol so many people just do not like the people they replicated with and it's nuts to me. Like I want kids but I'm super weary of this situation happening with the women who cooks my semen for 9 months. It seems like the break up happens for people right after they have the baby like it never fails. Before any pregnancy they are lovely dovey and then it's π€¬π€¬π€¬ that mf WORST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE!!!!!!!! After the baby
Jr Mendez
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