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Coroner: Pimp C May Have Died of Natural Causes

Posted Dec 4th 2007 6:09PM by TMZ Staff

Pimp C Capt. 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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91. Rest In Peace Pimp C....
That early UGK sound laid ground for some real "Riders"...
UGK for Life!!!

To the Haters/Cowards;
I've never seen such a gathering of "Cowards". To disrespect someone in this way is truly a "Cowardly" act. Some of you "Cowards" want to talk about "Us" and "Education", and all this other nonsense, when in fact, its you "Cowards" that twisted American History in the first place. Because of the way a man chooses the way he presents himself or provides for his family, doesn't always mean he is ignorant, stupid, or uneducated. The man did what "Wanted" to do and made things happen. You "Cowards" do what you get a chance to do and sit back and watch things happen.

So for all of you lame and lonely "Cowards", thanks for reading all of our tributes, memories, and posts about the Underground Legend - Pimp C.

P.S.: When its your turn, "Coward", who will remember you? What will you be remembered for, other than being a "Coward"? Think about it. Trill...R.I.P. Chad!!!

Posted at 11:55PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Jfly8

92. rappers dont make the world go wrong dumb comments like some of u made do.show some respect. treat people the way u wanted to be treated.

um...actually Gravity makes the world go around... yep.. look it up. its true.

Posted at 8:08PM on Dec 4th 2007 by equal opportunity offender

93. Equal offender . You are right! Everybody assumes it's a white person..... As for "KATE" don't need your "white girl guilt"! That can cause you to get drunk on Ebor and the first thing that comes out of your unconsciously mind will be the n-word. You're also the "Lohan" type. When S%%T hits the fan you say the word. Stop with your" guilt tripping " behavior . Don't say things because you think it is PC to do so. Or maybe, you think it somehow makes you a better person. It doesn't. You are making things worst and feeding into Hood sympathy! Not good ok!

Posted at 8:09PM on Dec 4th 2007 by rapsucks!

94. I'm disapointed in you readers out there, wishing death upon fellow human beings, tsk tsk. On the lighterside I do wonder what Bun B is going to do now with UGK......as it hangs in the balance.

Posted at 8:11PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Tyrone Howard

95. white people are some of the most sickest people in the world, if a rapper calls a woman a name, he wasn't talking about a particular person unless he said their name. Arnold Swartzenegar killed a combined 5000 people in all his movies, does that make him a killer. white people try to use rappers as a excuse to be bigots, if a rapper hit me , that's something different, he's not speaking he's physically assaulted me, that's not a rap SONG. i guess when Christina Aguilera song ''genie in a bottle'' she wasn't talking about making three wishes, she was talking about sucking somebody off.

Posted at 8:12PM on Dec 4th 2007 by black mike

96. You know, white america has got to be the most under educated group of people that walk the face of the earth. Regardless of your race, a life is lose. Lucky for you, we cant track down your little white scare self and see if you would repeat those same words in a black guys face. Nether the less, you all are the idiots that amerians go and fight for. but dont worry before i die, i will make sure to make a couple of you white slaves, drag you through the streets, and screw your grlfriends, your old ass mother, and your little daughters.

Much love Chad (Pimp C), I have rocked your music since you were underground, screwed and chopped baby. I helped lead the free Pimp C movement from Korea, Iraq and Afghanistan. I promise that my kids will know who you were and rock the PA tracks the same way I have.
RIP Sweat James Jones

Posted at 8:24PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Solow254

97. i agree #15. lets all chill maybe ya hated him but death is nothing you should wish on anyone.

Posted at 8:17PM on Dec 4th 2007 by zach

98. R.I.P. PIMP C

Posted at 8:52PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Relentless

99. its so sad how so people think (white) this is someone father or son and thats what you say have some respect if you have nothing nice to say move the hell on to the next story

Posted at 7:12PM on Dec 5th 2007 by lady1983

100. All these lame posts. He was a great musicain and its sad to hear hes gone. Rip PimpC and my condolences to his family. The south is gonna miss you.

-sport

Posted at 10:01PM on Dec 5th 2007 by Sport City

101. Rest ya Soul Pimp C! He was a spokesperson for all those who struggled and had hard times in harsh environments. Even though many criticize his lyrics as too offensive and obscene, he said it how it was and how he felt. He spoke and preached of change in his music. Just listen and really understand his lyrics. No one today in hip hop talk about changing for the better of yourself and taking care of yours and your family first. He did. Most rappers rap about doing drugs and slanging this and that. Pimp C mentions that lifestyle but also mentions the harsh consequences of it all too. He was a genuine guy who did give back to the youth and communities. He set up fund raisers, but no one hears about that, now! He was involved in alot of the uunderground music scene and helped out alot of unheard and upcoming talents, especially on a local level.

Pimp C aka Chad Butler will truly be missed, but never ever forgotten. Thanks for dropping knowledge to those who did soak it up and did changed for the better (but yall dont hear about that either)! My condolences go out to his family and friends. He left 2 children, a wife, siblings, a mother, and many touched friends and associates. Mourn you til we join you. UGK4LIFE!!!! Keep it Trill up there man!

Posted at 8:19PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Lokee

102. Rest In Peace Pimp C....
That early UGK sound laid ground for some real "Riders"...
UGK for Life!!!

To the Haters/Cowards;
I've never seen such a gathering of "Cowards". To disrespect someone in this way is truly a "Cowardly" act. Some of you "Cowards" want to talk about "Us" and "Education", and all this other nonsense, when in fact, its you "Cowards" that twisted American History in the first place. Because of the way a man chooses the way he presents himself or provides for his family, doesn't always mean he is ignorant, stupid, or uneducated. The man did what "Wanted" to do and made things happen. You "Cowards" do what you get a chance to do and sit back and watch things happen.

So for all of you lame and lonely "Cowards", thanks for reading all of our tributes, memories, and posts about the Underground Legend - Pimp C.

P.S.: When its your turn, "Coward", who will remember you? What will you be remembered for, other than being a "Coward"? Think about it. Trill...R.I.P. Chad!!!

Posted at 8:43PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Jfly8

103. I LOVE PIMP C AND I THINK THAT PEOPLE SHOULD JUST LEAVE HIM AND HIS FAMILY ALONE MAYBE THEY SAID NATURAL CAUSES BECAUSE OF THIS VERY REASON. HIS FAMILY WILL STILL BE HERE WHEN HE IS PUT SIX FEET UNDER AND U DONT DISRESPECT THE DEAD FOR ANY REASON ALL I KNOW IS THAT HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY MYSELF INCLUDED THE SOUTH WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITH OUT HIM AND HIS MUSIC HE WAS REALLY PUTTING US ON THE MAP. TJOHNSON NEW ORLEANS LA

Posted at 9:04PM on Dec 8th 2007 by T Johnson

104. All you racist people on here need to die of natural causes, this man did nothing to you and you have the nerve to speak on his death in vain. I think its people like you that deserve to die and not people like him. He didnt know you just like you dont know him and if you died im pretty sure he wouldnt say things like "More good news for American society." by Phony Tony-(yeah your are a Phony), "MAYBE MORE PIMP RAPPIN THUG GANGSTERS CAN FOLLOW THIS GUY AND GET THE HELL OUT OF ARE LIVES!!!"
"MAY THEY ALL DIE EARLY OF NATURAL CAUSES OR WHAAATEVVERRRR!!!"- You guys need Jesus in your life. and if you dont like Rap Music are Black People then maybe you should kill yourselves...CAUSE WE AINT GOING NOWHERE BITHCES!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 9:43PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Tyre the Truth

105. No drugs, no drug paraphernalia, so what? That does not mean he didn't take drugs elsewhere which graudally caused his death. We'll know the truth when the toxicology report comes back. When residing in Houston I had the opportunity to view numerous autopsies, and normally when one dies of natural causes they are able to determine the cause of death almost immediately.

Posted at 8:28PM on Dec 4th 2007 by Suzie

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