Pimp C

American rapper (1973–2007)

Chad Lamont Butler, (December 19, 1973 — December 4, 2007) better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper and record producer best known for being a member of the duo UGK and creator of record label UGK Records.

Pimp C
Birth nameChad Lamont Butler
Also known as
  • Sweet James Jones
  • Tony Snow
  • Percy Mack
  • Jack Tripper
Born(1973-12-29)December 29, 1973
Crowley, Louisiana, U.S.
OriginPort Arthur, Texas, U.S.
DiedDecember 4, 2007(2007-12-04) (aged 33)
West Hollywood, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1987–2007
Labels

He died of an accidental drug overdose on 4 December 2007 at the age of 33.