Pimp C News - Starpulse.com Daily entertainment news covering Pimp C en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ Lil Wayne Will Never Give Up The 'Syrup' http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/04/27/lil_wayne_will_never_give_up_the_syrup_ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:07:04 EST Entertainment News 120049@http://www.starpulse.com/news Lil Wayne is refusing to give up his penchant for the potentially fatal cough medicine-based drink 'syrup', insisting on leaving his fate in God's hands instead.

Read More > ]]> Bun B Still Grieves For Pimp C http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/04/20/bun_b_still_grieves_for_pimp_c Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:57:08 EST Entertainment News 119130@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rapper Bun B turned to author Joan Didion's emotional book about the loss of her husband to help him overcome the death of his UGK bandmate Pimp C. Pimp C, real name Chad Butler,

Read More > ]]> Music Review: Final CD UGK Eerie And Entertaining http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/03/31/music_review_final_cd_ugk_eerie_and_ente Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:19:46 EST Entertainment News 116291@http://www.starpulse.com/news The sixth studio album from the Texas veteran rap group UGK is a sometimes eerie, explicitly funky final installment from the Southern hip-hop heavyweight duo.

Read More > ]]> Fight Erupts Backstage At Ozone Awards; See Winner's List http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/13/fight_erupts_backstage_at_ozone_awards_s Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:19:35 EST Entertainment News 95502@http://www.starpulse.com/news Mike JonesHouston, Texas rappers Trae and Mike Jones stole the show at Monday's Ozone Awards by fighting backstage before the ceremony began. Jones was punched in the fracas,

Read More > ]]> Lil' Wayne Addicted To Cough Syrup? http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/03/02/lil_wayne_addicted_addicted_to_cough_syr Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:00:34 EST Entertainment News 79710@http://www.starpulse.com/news Lil WayneRapper Lil' Wayne has sparked fears for his health after allegedly becoming addicted to a drink containing the same cough medicine that contributed to Pimp C's death.

Read More > ]]> Pimp C's Death Ruled Accidental http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/05/pimp_c_s_death_ruled_accidental Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:24:57 EST Entertainment News 76819@http://www.starpulse.com/news Pimp COfficials at the Los Angeles County Coroner's office have ruled rapper Pimp C's December death was an accident. The UGK star, real name Chad Butler, died in his sleep in a Los Angeles hotel on December 13. He was 33.

Read More > ]]> T.I. Apologizes For Missing Pimp C's Funeral http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/28/t_i_apologizes_for_missing_pimp_c_s_fune Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:48:45 EST Entertainment News 72615@http://www.starpulse.com/news T.I.Rapper T.I. used the internet to apologize for missing pal Pimp C's funeral as part of a rambling home movie shot as he celebrated Christmas as a prisoner in his own home.

Read More > ]]> Dizzee Rascal: 'Pimp C Got Me Through Hard Times' http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/14/dizzee_rascal_pimp_c_got_me_through_hard Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:05:54 EST Entertainment News 71304@http://www.starpulse.com/news Dizzee RascalBritish rapper Dizzee Rascal has paid tribute to Pimp C, praising the late American hip-hop star for helping him through "hard times" when he was growing up. The 22-year-old - real name Dylan Mills - worked with Pimp C on Where's Da G's, for his latest album Maths And English.

Read More > ]]> Grammy Nods For Dead Performers http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/07/grammy_nods_for_dead_performers Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:16:13 EST Entertainment News 70572@http://www.starpulse.com/news UGKNext year's Grammy Awards will be a sadder affair than usual - three artists nominated on Thursday have died. Rapper Pimp C has been given a nod in the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group category for his collaboration with UGK pal Bun B on the tune International Players Anthem (I Choose You),

Read More > ]]> Lil' Jon Leads Tributes To Pimp C http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/05/lil_jon_leads_tributes_to_pimp_c Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:30:59 EST Entertainment News 70216@http://www.starpulse.com/news Lil' JonHip-hop star Lil' Jon is leading the tributes for the late Pimp C, hailing the fallen rapper as "a true king." The MC - real name Chad Butler - was found dead by paramedics on Tuesday morning, after answering an emergency call at the Mondrian Hotel on Los Angeles' Sunset Strip.

Read More > ]]> Pimp C's Mother Confirms Rapper Died In His Sleep http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/05/pimp_c_s_mother_confirms_rapper_died_in_ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:05:27 EST Entertainment News 70227@http://www.starpulse.com/news Pimp CRapper Pimp C's mother has confirmed her son died in his sleep. The UGK star - real name Chad Butler - was discovered lying on his bed by paramedics answering an emergency call at the Mondrian Hotel on Hollywood's Sunset Strip on Tuesday morning.

Read More > ]]> Rapper Pimp C Found Dead In Hollywood Hotel Room http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/04/rapper_pimp_c_found_dead_in_hollywood_ho Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:36:32 EST Entertainment News 70054@http://www.starpulse.com/news Pimp CPimp C, real name Chad Butler -- and one half of the rap duo UGK, was found dead in a hotel room this morning. He was 33.

Read More > ]]> Smash Single 'Cyclone' Makes Baby Bash Top Latin Artist On MySpace, Album Due October 30 http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/10/10/smash_single_cyclone_makes_baby_bash_top_30 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST Entertainment News 63195@http://www.starpulse.com/news Baby BashTo quote the first track of his upcoming album, Baby Bash is "Numero Uno." Baby Bash is proving to be the surprise digital success story of the season with over 5.1 million profile views, Bash is now the #1 Latin artist on MySpace

Read More > ]]> Pimp C Apologizes To Atlanta http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/02/pimp_c_apologizes_to_atlanta Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:23:48 EST Entertainment News 54206@http://www.starpulse.com/news UGKRapper Pimp C has retracted the controversial comments he made about the city of Atlanta to a music magazine - and issued a groveling apology to his fans in the state of Georgia.

Read More > ]]> UGK's Long Waited New Album Pushed Back; Double-Disc Will Be Released On Feb. 27 http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/12/04/ugk_s_long_waited_new_album_pushed_back__27 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:16:26 EST Entertainment News 22923@http://www.starpulse.com/news UGKJive recording artist UGK’s seventh album has been pushed back to February 27, 2007. The double set U.G.K. Underground Kingz was originally scheduled to drop on December 19, 2006.

Read More > ]]> UGK Drops Long Awaited New Album On December 19; Double Album Features 20 Brand New Tracks http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/15/ugk_drops_long_awaited_new_album_on_dece_1 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:52:24 EST Entertainment News 21556@http://www.starpulse.com/news UGKJive recording artist UGK returns after a long hiatus with their long awaited seventh album "U.G.K. Underground Kingz." Group members Bun B and Pimp C return with a double album that features twenty new tracks.

Read More > ]]> UGK Drops Long Awaited New Album On December 19; Double Album Features 20 New Tracks http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/29/ugk_drops_long_awaited_new_album_on_dece Sun, 29 Oct 2006 09:30:00 EST Entertainment News 19712@http://www.starpulse.com/news UGKJive recording artist UGK returns after a long hiatus with their long awaited seventh album "U.G.K. Underground Kingz." Group members Bun B and Pimp C return with a double album that features twenty new tracks.

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