R.I.P.
Coroner: Pimp C May Have Died of Natural Causes

Pimp CCapt. Ed Winter of the L.A. County Coroner's office tells TMZ that it appears as though rapper Pimp C died of natural causes in a Hollywood hotel room today.

We're told no drug paraphernalia or other drugs were found in the room. The rapper, we've learned, was found fully clothed on top of the bed. He did not seem to have fallen or injured himself and he was positioned on his side.

Winter said it did not appear that there was anyone else in the room at the time of his death. An autopsy will be performed and toxicology test results will be available in six to eight weeks.

Pimp C, whose real name is Chad Butler, was one half of the Houston rap duo UGK.



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16. Screw anyone here with a negative comment R.I.P Pimp C

Posted at 12:21PM on Dec 5th 2007 by Robert D

17. It would be nice if Pimp A and Pimp B would be next...along with all the other Rap "Musicians"

Posted at 6:43PM on Dec 4th 2007 by LensmanCT

18. Anyone ever hear of an anyurism? You guys just can't assume that he was on drugs. Not everyone is like YOU! Anyone, even in their 20's can have a brain anyurism. It's scarey, but you can't see it from the outside of the body. Geez. You people are so insensitive.

Posted at 7:53PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Mary

19. I dont believe he died of "natural causes". In my world, there's no such thing and if there is, especially not at age 33. This is an abomination. This is horrible. I loved Pimp C as a rapper and him and Bun B both are the best Southern rappers from Texas!! I just can't believe this is all so real. It's so peculiar that the police are there responding to a 911 call in the 1st place. What was that about? Then they arrive to find him fully clothed on top of the covers... come on now, somebody trying to cover something up, it seems. But the headlines say may have and the actual text says he has; which one is it? I guess we won't know anything else until the autopsy. I hope they do a thorough investigation, from finger prints, to any sort of DNA. It's all so sudden and it's all too accepted. But not with me. We as influenced hip hop fans demand to know what happened to one of the best rappers in the world!!!!

Posted at 9:03PM on Dec 6th 2007 by anwellsiue08

20. PimpC RIP. All the Htown rappers are dying. Too much sizzurp.

Posted at 9:02PM on Dec 4th 2007 by sharpstown

21. Some of y'all are so disrespectful, it's ridiculous. R.I.P. Chad

Posted at 1:43PM on Dec 5th 2007 by Ugh

22. outweight the Bad...To the fans this is the time where he needs us the most lets keep him in our prayers!!
R.I.P Pimp C

Posted at 9:39PM on Dec 4th 2007 by lucky

23. I guess all of you have been to medical school and can and can automatically determine the cause of death by reading a few paragraphs......let the man rest in peace.

#8 I want to know when he was in your life and what he did to make it sooooo hard for you.

Why does it have to be drug or violence related when a black man dies.

Karma is a bitch.....people please watch what you say.

Posted at 6:49PM on Dec 4th 2007 by e

24. You people are so quick to judge because he's a rapper and has done time. The possibility of a genetic defect, a pulmonary embolism, or an undiagnosed condition ever occur to any of you idiots?

People die. You're going to die one day, too. And you have no idea how or why you're going to die, either. So let it go.

Posted at 6:51PM on Dec 4th 2007 by who fuggin cares

25. what difference does it make what he died from! he died, and someone mother,sister,brother is mourning, could we all just show some respect, or just dont comment at all. DAMN !

Posted at 7:00PM on Dec 4th 2007 by leelee

26. Why is everybody hating ? So what if he did this or that while he living. If they say it was natural causes then let it be. Respect the dead and stop hating.

Posted at 6:52PM on Dec 4th 2007 by ?

27. You never know when you day is coming. Live life to the fullest. Rest in peace Chad. My prayers go out to his loved ones.

Posted at 6:56PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Bird

28. # 15......ummmm.....last time I checked when you find someone unconcious you should call 911.....well where I am from, thats what we do.

Posted at 6:58PM on Dec 4th 2007 by e

29. First and foremost the people on hating - dissin' .. talking crap ... etc. ...etc... PIMP C wouldn't even pay no mind to it . So chill.

2ndly, I would like to give my condolences to the Butler family, friends, and fans. Pimp C was a positive inspiration to many. This is truly a sad day. I am such a big fan of his and he was so young and talented and had so much more to bring to Hip Hop itself.

Show this REAL man the respect he deserves. Not everyone is born wealthy! He's a fallen star ... its still so unbelievable.

Rest In Paradise Pimp C! We thank and love you for everything that you blessed us with.

Posted at 7:52PM on Dec 4th 2007 by TexasBaiibii

30. WHATS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?! I'M NOT A FAN OR RAP BUT THIS IS A HUMAN BEING CAN'T HE REST IN PEACE YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW THE MAN AND YOUR SAYING HE DESERVED TO DIE? WHAT ABOUT HIS FAMILY THEIR STILL VERY MUCH ALIVE AND CAN READ EVERY WORD YOU WRITE HOW ABOUT HAVING SOME RESPECT FOR THEM AND NOT JUDGING SOMEONE YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW.

Posted at 7:01PM on Dec 4th 2007 by iiLOVETMZ

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