Chad Lamont Butler (December 29, 1973 – December 4, 2007), better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper, singer, and producer. Pimp C was best known for his work with Bun B as a founding member of the Underground Kingz (UGK).
December 29, 1973, Port Arthur, Texas, United States
Died
December 4, 2007, Los Angeles, California, United States
Place Of Birth
Port Arthur, Texas, USA
Profession
Soundtrack
Nationality
American
Spouse
Chinara Butler (m. 2003–2007)
Children
Corey Butler, Chad Butler Jr., Christian Butler
Parents
Weslyn Monroe, Charleston Butler
Music Groups
UGK
Movies
Pimp C: The Final Chapter, Pimp C: Pimpalation, I Used to Be Darker
Star Sign
Capricorn
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Fact
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Was a heavy consumer of codeine cough syrup, which contributed to his death.
2
His collaboration with Jay Z on the hit "Big Pimpin'" is considered a hip-hop classic.
3
Member of the Texas hip-hop duo UGK, which scored a No. 1 album in 2007 with "Underground Kingz." With the Oscar-winning rap group Three 6 Mafia, UGK recorded the song "Sippin on Sizzurp," an ode to getting high from cough syrup.
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Rap artist and influential hip-hop figure who recorded under the name Pimp C.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Fired Up!
2009
writer: "Two Type of Bitches" - as Pimp C
First Sunday
2008
writer: "Hit the Block" - as Chad L. Butler
2 Fast 2 Furious
2003
writer: "Like a Pimp"
My First Mister
2001
writer: "Return" - as C. Butler
Shaft
2000
as Chad L. Butler, "Tough Guy"
Panic
2000
writer: "Murder" - as Chad L. Butler
The Corruptor
1999
performer: "The Corruptor's Execution" - as Pimp C / writer: "The Corruptor's Execution" - as C. Butler
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996
writer: "Live Wires Connect" - as Pimp C
Dangerous Minds
1995
writer: "HAVIN' THANGS"
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Katt Williams: It's Pimpin' Pimpin'
2008
Video documentary in memory of - as Pimp C
The Final Chapter
2008
Documentary in memory of
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Final Chapter
2008
Documentary
Himself
Beef 4
2007
Video documentary
Himself - UGK (as Pimp C)
Pimpalation: Return of the Trill
2006
Documentary
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Kings of the Underground: The Dramatic Journey of UGK
$13 Million
