"Los Angeles County Asst. Chief Coroner Ed Winter said an overdose of Promethazine/Codeine syrup and sleep apnea contributed to the death of Chad Butler, known in the rap world as Pimp C.... Winter said Butler's death has been ruled an accident." [MyFoxHouston]
Houston So Real has a lengthy chat with Bun B, whose partner in UGK, Pimp C, passed away earlier this week. It's a really great, insightful interview that touches on a ton of subjects, including the two artists' partnership, UGK's breaking out of the Southern hip-hop scene, and Pimp C's love of jazz. [Houston So Real]
When we clocked out yesterday, no firm details had been released in the death of Pimp C—rapper, producer, and one half of Southern hip-hop duo UGK—who was found by the authorities in a Los Angeles hotel room on Tuesday afternoon. Los Angeles police are now saying that it looks like he died of "possibly natural" causes, while yet to make an official ruling.
More »
Idolator
