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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361. SHOW SOME DAMN RESPECT PEOPLE
I MEAN COME ON IT MIGHT OF BEEN NATURAL CAUSES IE HEART ATTACK,STROKE,ECT


R.I.P PIMP C

KEEP UR HEAD UP BUN AND MAMA C!!


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Posted at 11:43AM on Dec 15th 2007 by DJ TSUNAMI

362. Pimp C Although I never got the chance to meet you I feel like I know you. i have heard many great things about you from the good people of the great state of TEXAS. They speak of the good you did for the community how you cared so much for Pert Arthur. I'm glad you were a real man who stood up for your hometown and showed love to regular people. You were not blinded by the glitz and glam of hollywood and neglect your people. I love that about you. i love that you spoke and rapped what you felt and that made you real. You didn't sugar coat anything. You created a BIG movement in the music industry had other artist biting your style (imitating for those of you who don't know slang). You were original and unique. I wish I could have made a song with you. rest in Peace SWEET JONES aka CHAD BUTLER YOU ARE FREE

"Queen of the south"

~Anna Shanea~

Posted at 9:57PM on Dec 15th 2007 by Anna

363. You people are sick. Dont hate because he got more p@#&y in his life that you could ever dream about. So what, he died from drugs or contributed to by that, you didnt buy his dope. Why does it bother you? Because he is getting love and you are not. And a shame to P.A tx you should be ashamed of yourself, he is someone's father, son, and friend. Dont hate because no matter what the pimp will always get more love than you. PIMP C IS A TRUE PIONEER OF THE SOUTHERN RAP MUSIC MOVEMENT, THE BEST RAP MUSIC CAME OUT OF U.G.K AND PIMP C. ALL THE TRUE LEGENDS DIE YOUNG, HE WAS TRULY A BLESSING AND GIFT FROM GOD.

Posted at 9:42PM on Dec 16th 2007 by missy-atx

364. Yes I believed he was murdered after all the police is treating the investigation as a homicide. Pimp C knew alot and wasn't going to be controlled like many of the sellouts.. He was going against the grain. Remember the interview, he knew he was steppin on toes. He was just scatchin the surface. He said alot of these guys come thru the door on their needs selling outtheir manhood. The industry is ran by those who control certain ones to do what they want. He knew too much and could expose everyone. I believe many were afraid their reps were foing to be expose as a result destroy their livelyhood. People will do anthing when their backs r up against a wall. He said come out the closet. many were scared so they shut him up. He told u guys tht these so called gangsta rappers ain't hard. They r just as gay as the Nile is long.

Posted at 6:38PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Bren

365. I would hate to speculate but it seems like it was foul play to me, which brings me to the question about the hotel housekeeper's whereabouts. aren't they supposed to clean the room less than 24 hrs after a guest checks out? and he was found 24 hrs after the day he was supposed to check out! Was there a do not disturb sign on his door? I am so curious about the cause of his death!!!!!!!!! RIP PIMP C aka SWEET JAMES JONES

Posted at 8:57PM on Dec 28th 2007 by sofly

366. i was really close to chad, we went to school together and remember chad getting sick very easy--- we all know that rapper do drugs that could affect them in the wrong way---my opinon is that with the amount of weight he put on in jail his heart was already pushing really hard and even if you stop taking drugs the effects of those can still hurt you. so i think body weight and past drug envolement cause his heart to stop.

Posted at 3:01PM on Dec 22nd 2007 by rickjy808

367. R.I.P. Pimp C (a.k.a. Chad Butler)
Everyone who ever liked him should listen to On Some Chrome ft. Three 6 Mafia
Why? It was the last song he recorded before his death

Posted at 1:33AM on Dec 23rd 2007 by chamillinator

368. Chad Butler Also Known As "Pimp C" REST IN PEACE
.
My condolences to your family and friends. May the Almighty GOD give them the strength to endure. No one knows the day nor the hour.
I loved Pimp C's voice and rapping style, him and a guy I dated (Martella P. God bless the dead) sounded so much alike every time I heard Pimp C, I thought of him. Thank you so much Pimp C !!!!
I remember my brother said, "listen to this" it was "HIGH LIFE" it was my first taste of UGK and I was hooked.

" I wish i had the power to turn back the hands of time, I wonder if there is a heaven up there for REAL G's" A verse by Pimp C from "I MISS MY HOMIES" again another song that does it for me.
You made your mark in society and a place in my heart. May GOD bless your soul Mr. CHAD BUTLER

Just like the song said "ONE DAY YOUR HERE AND THEN YOUR GONE!!!!"

BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:34PM on Dec 23rd 2007 by bigshirley

369. REST IN PEACE PIMP C!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I JUST HEARD "TRUE STORY" ANOTHER HIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU KNOW THE TRUTH!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 8:43AM on Dec 24th 2007 by bigshirley

370. PIMP C WAS HONESTLY A TRUE LEGEND OF THE SOUTH AND WILL TRUELY BE MISSED. EVERY DEATH WHICH MAY OCCUR IS FOR ONE REASON AND ONE REASON ONLY "GOD". GOD GIVES ALL OF US LIFE AND A MISSION TO FULFILL AND WHEN HE FEELS THAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED WHAT HE SENT US HERE FOR THEN HE TAKES OUR LIFE AND SENDS US UP TO ENJOY ETERNITY IN HEAVEN. NO MATTER WHAT THE CAUSE OF DEATH PIMP C WILL STILL BE MISSED TREMENDOUSLY...

Posted at 1:14AM on Dec 28th 2007 by ANGELICA PERALES

371. "Lord it's so hard living this life a constant struggle each and everyday, some wonder why i'd rather die than continue living this way". Words from a song on the latest UGK album by Pimp C. Might have been suicide!

Posted at 10:31PM on Dec 31st 2007 by tclezzy

372. mayne check this out, pimp is a pimp shut up people dyin every day. He made fly music, thats how we remeber this dude. ya never known this dude, so mayne just show yo respect, ya dig, what it do bay luv is what it is feel me do boooyyyyy. dont back talk me god damn it. ima mopp ya mayne.

Posted at 1:51AM on Jan 2nd 2008 by uisasucka510

373. REST IN PEACE CHAD "PIMP C" BUTLER
RAP ALOT RECORDS LOST ONE OF THE GREATEST SOUTHERN RAPPERS...THE SOUTH WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.
I SUPPORTED THE "FREE PIMP C" MOVEMENT, AND ITS SAD TO SEE THAT SUCH A SHORT TIME AFTER WE HAD TO LAY HIM TO REST. HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED AND MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
>>>>IF YOU CANNOT THINK OF ANYTHING OTHER THAN DISRESPECTFUL COMMENTS,MAYBE YOU NEED NOT TO POST ON A "REST IN PEACE " SITE AT ALL. HAVE RESPECT FOR THIS MAN ,THIS HUMAN BEING AND HIS LOVED ONES PLEASE...YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT SOMEONE WILL HAVE TO SAY ABOUT YOU WHEN YOU ARE GONE!!!!

Posted at 5:58PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by MizSweetz

374. This is not about race, rap music, or even his choice of name for the rap game. This is about a person dying, nothing more.

My blessings, prayers, and peace go out to Pimp C, his family, his friends, and anyone else who genuinely cares.



Posted at 11:40PM on Jan 4th 2008 by MBF

375. Like Rick James said "Cocaine is a hell of a drug" still tho RIP Pimp C

Posted at 7:19AM on Jan 8th 2008 by bimjg

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