Pimp C
Chad Lamont Butler
Pimp C is an American rapper from Port Arthur, Texas active since 1992.
- Profession
- Rapper, Producer, Songwriter
- From
- Port Arthur, Texas
- Born
- December 29, 1973
- Years active
- 1992–2007
Early life
A Port Arthur, Texas native and gifted producer, Chad Butler formed the duo UGK with Bun B, crafting a soulful, funk-rooted Southern sound.
Career
UGK's influence and the hit "Big Pimpin'" with Jay-Z made them legends, and Pimp C's production and charisma anchored the group until his death in 2007.
Major achievements
He is celebrated as one of the South's most influential producers and personalities.
Legacy
Pimp C's soulful production and unfiltered persona made him an enduring icon of Texas and Southern rap.
References
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