R.I.P.
Pimp C's Mom: This Is a Terrible Loss!

The late Pimp C's grieving mother is speaking out about the sudden death of her son. "Actually, we have very little idea of what happened," Weslyn "Mama Wes" Monroe told KFDM News. "C's business manager found his body in his hotel room in Los Angeles and we know he died in his sleep. Past that, we don't know anything."



"This is a terrible shock," added Monroe, "Mama is just a little tougher than most, but I break too." Pimp's mom said she has received tremendous support from family, friends, artists and other entertainers. "The phone won't stop ringing. It feels good, if anything can feel good now," she explained, remembering how much Pimp C loved the Port Arthur, Tex. community: "He loved PA ... Even when he came home he chose to live here. And to be honest, I wasn't sure of it. But he was, this was his choice."

The 33-year-old rapper, real name Chad Butler, died yesterday at Hollywood's Mondrian Hotel. He is survived by his wife and three children. He, along with Bun B, made up the Houston rap duo UGK. Funeral plans are pending.


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91.
To Pimp C's family and friends, I am truly sorry for your lost. He was an incredibly talented man, and although I never met him, he seemed to be a loyal and trusted friend and family man. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very tragic time.
RIP Pimp C, now you truly are free.

Posted at 4:39PM on Dec 5th 2007 by Texas Darlin'

92. Hey She-man,i mean SKIMAN. How does a murder get solved in Arkansas? It doesn't, the DNA is ALL the same. So how 'bout you log off and tell yo ma or pa to give you some. Keep it all in the family, BOY.

Posted at 4:23PM on Dec 5th 2007 by A.T.X.

93. ur funny #96. sorry to say I am from TX.
Do you even know who ur daddy is for DNA? Probably not.

Posted at 4:27PM on Dec 5th 2007 by skiman

94. Hey! I be up for some of that drub. fried chickn be my favorit. Can we get some greens two?


Tryone Shoe-laces

Posted at 4:30PM on Dec 5th 2007 by tyrone

95. Well SKIMAN, since your house has wheels under it, push that mf to Arkansas and you can marry your sister. And get out of West Texas and take the rest the kkk clowns with your imbred ass on.

Posted at 4:36PM on Dec 5th 2007 by A.T.X.

96. Why is tmz even covering this? It's not like the guy was pushing the boundaries of his genre. He is just another working guy in the entertainment field that worked with bigger names. He wasn't even that friendly. He viewed Atlanta as not being part of the south and pissed off an entire city. He then apologized when he started recieving criticism over his statement. That's laughable. Southern rap has it's appeal because the south was the origin point for African American culture. Atlanta, Memphis and New Orleans are cultural hubs of this area. To say that Atlanta isn't black enough is just ignorant. And to further my point, I have heard many Texans, even white people, not consider themselves part of the south.(no way to prove the texas not being a part of the south statement, it's just reference to what i have observed to prove a point) The guy was an utter fool.

ODB or Easy-E dying, now that was a shame. They had a certain musical genius that comes along very rarely. Do a search on the guy off of google or yahoo. There is practically nothing on the guy. I had to look this guy up, because i had never even heard of him, and I like southern rap. This guy dying is the equivalent of a grip or gaffer dying in Hollywood. Sad, but something better left for the obits in the local paper.

Posted at 4:36PM on Dec 5th 2007 by Butler

97. You don't have to cry river just yet to grieve. Why do dumb people say hurtful things.
She just lost her only child. Maybe thats not important to some people. But it is to others.
He will be missed in Galveston and Houston area a great deal. God bless his wife, three kids,and his mother.

G-town Girl

Posted at 6:39PM on Dec 6th 2007 by G-town Girl

98. some of yall need to learn the word RESPECT,RIP pimp C

Posted at 4:52PM on Dec 5th 2007 by stop hatin

99. Give Texasmomma a chickn leg for the wonderful speech.


Posted at 4:51PM on Dec 5th 2007 by tryone

100. "Forgive them for they know not what they do" or say!

Posted at 4:53PM on Dec 5th 2007 by shortiemac

101. to 107.

what great strides has he made in the industry?

Posted at 4:56PM on Dec 5th 2007 by Butler

102. He Is A Texas “Legend” Rapper, From Port Arthur, Tx, Near Houston, Tx. He Is In The Group Widely Known As UGK---- Pimp C & Bun B. This Is An Historical Moment In Rap Music History And The Hip Hop Music As Well. Rest In Peace Texas Star You Are Missed And Irreplaceable. GOD Bless The Family And Friends.
Pimp C Will Be Missed And His UNDERGROUND KINGZ Music Will Carry On In The Hearts Of All His Fans And The True Fans Of UGK. Shouts Out To Partner Of Pimp C, ( Chad Butler ), Bun B , We Thank YOU, For Your Loyalty And Hardship To Us The Fans And To Your Friend , Over The Years. To The Family We Give Our Condolences And PRAYERS.
TEXAS LEGENDS- RAPPERS, Rest In Peace To The Ones Who Have Made A Break In Rap Game For Southern Music Southside Wide And All Extended Areas. R. I .P.--- PIMP C, D.J. SCREW, HAWK, BIG MOE, FAT PHAT, BIG STEVE, MELLO. These Are Just A Few Of Local South Rappers, Who Have Made Impact On The Music History In Texas And Extended Areas And States. RIP To All The Lost Ones, Including Those People Of Celebrity Status, We Love Your Works Dedicated To The Communities and Families. GOD BLESS The MOURNERS.

Posted at 5:12PM on Dec 5th 2007 by Peaches Da Tiger

103. ...Pimpin Ain't Dead...

my#1video "LIKE A PIMP" = 601's david banner ft. lil flip

I AM MORE THAN HONORED TO HAVE BEEN @ A PREVIOUS CONCERT IN JACKSON, MS() @ THE SPOT... THAT NIGHT WAS SO AMAZING....
TO ALL ( Re$T N PEACE)

Posted at 5:13PM on Dec 5th 2007 by BLK4UNU

104. if he was so great then why did he go to prison? For helping the poor?

Posted at 5:11PM on Dec 5th 2007 by SHANIKA

105. PIMP C was a thug.

Had he served out his full 8-year prison term, he would still be alive today...

Posted at 5:28PM on Dec 5th 2007 by PIMP D

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