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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31.
I think he died on purpose so he could be popular!! His career was dropping!!

Posted at 6:59PM on Dec 4th 2007 by smokercough

32. I never heard of "Pimp C" or UGK. There's too many rap groups to keep up with these days. I find it strange that someone so young would die of "natural causes," but we'll see what the coroner results are in a few weeks.

My condolences to the family and friends of Chad Butler, may he Rest In Peace.

Posted at 7:05PM on Dec 4th 2007 by NottaFan

33. It's really sad for someone who's life has not really began to die at such an early age. You guys leaving negative comments need to be ashamed of yourselves. That was someone's son, brother or maybe even father. I guess its easier to make fun of someone when its not affecting you. You will see when someone close to you dies how you really should have felt. RIP Pimp C...

Posted at 7:48PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Bid Dad E

34. it would be great if ppl who create wars and reasons for wars would be next...seems like they never die

Posted at 7:08PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Knuckles

35. Wow a lot of bitter people in here. R.I.P. Pimp C.

Posted at 7:06PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Mina

36. its a shame reading these comments how racist people here are...i would dare any one of u to show up at the funeral and try and say those words...u surely wouldn't die of natural causes

R.I.P. Pimp C i won't let them tarnish your career and what u did for Hip Hop

Posted at 7:07PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Boss Up

37. You guys seem to be extremely upset that this young man was not shot and didn't have drugs in his room. You do know that these rappers have done little or none of what they rap about right? It's make believe. And you know who tells them to put out those fake stories? The insulated filthy rich white record label execs. Stop judging.

Posted at 7:10PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Bird

38. I would die too if I didn't have any drugs.

Posted at 7:11PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Who, me?

39. DAM! It wasnt 50cents? Dam!

Posted at 7:10PM on Dec 4th 2007 by rapsucks!

40.
"shemia" - hating of black people is the high sport of black people - pimps & rap & gangsta is too much about hate - bless the soul of Chad though - he is with his maker.

Posted at 7:11PM on Dec 4th 2007 by 9

41. TMZ never gets rid of these racist comments - hmmm i bet i can post something that TMZ gets rid of quickly lol RACISM WILL CRUSH US ALL!!!!

Posted at 7:11PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Knuckles

42. RIP big fella.

"I know you watch me up there and it's gettin hard for me
When you get a chance, put a good word into the Lord for me
I been got caught up, got sent to the pen
I let ya down, I'm in a place I know you never thought you see me in
But all these things is happening for a reason
I guess God saved my life and put me up to see another season"

From: PIMP C- "I MISS U" Album: Pimpalation

Posted at 7:19PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Johnny H

43. yo u guys neede to shut up thatsthe prolem wit white ppl n this country they think they kno everything about minorities but if u dont ko dont speak and dont talk down bout one of the kings R.I.P. PIM C and bun keep ya head up

Posted at 8:28PM on Dec 5th 2007 by moises

44. This man was a human being, and he cried tears, he had family and friends, and i know he will be deeply missed. He did alot for the community and he had a big heart. So what, what he died of. Let him Rest in Peace and leave him alone. R.I.P. Pimp C. You are finally free. Bun B keep ya head up!!!

Posted at 7:13PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Naima

45. Yknow what... ALL of you saying its a good thing this man died should be sick. I've been a pimp c fan since I was a child, the man was caring, smart, articulate, and down to earth. His death is a giant blow to hiphop. He advocated personal responsibility, and perserverance. UGK was the Run DMC of the south. Did he have a checkered past? yeah, but if you knew him, if you listened to his music, he's cleaned himself up. Show some damned respect, don't comment on something you have no damn clue about, much less to disrespect someone who just died. It's disgusting.

Posted at 2:39AM on Dec 5th 2007 by Chris

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