Texas rapper Pimp C was found dead in a hotel room this morning. Along with Bun B, the 33-year-old rapper made up the legendary Southern duo UGK.
According to TMZ, L.A. County Fire department responded to a 911 call at the swanky Mondrian Hotel, located in Hollywood's Sunset Strip. Respondents found Pimp C, born Chad Butler, lying in bed in his sixth floor room, dead.
UGK achieved national fame when the duo appeared on the Jay-Z track "Big Pimpin'" in 2000, and more recently with their hit "International Player's Anthem (I Choose You)" featuring OutKast from the group's latest album, Underground Kingz, on Jive Records.
Jive Records has issued a statement to SOHH confirming his death.
"We mourn the unexpected loss of Chad," said Jive Records president and CEO Barry Weiss via a statement. "He was truly a thoughtful and kind-hearted person. He will be remembered for his talent and profound influence as a pioneer in bringing southern rap to the forefront. He will be missed and our prayers remain with his family and Bun B. I've known Chad since he was 18, and we loved him dearly and he was a cherished member of the Jive family."
Stay tuned to SOHH for details as this story develops.
