Pimp C

Pimp C
Birth name	Chad Lamont Butler
Born	29 December 1973 Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.
Died	4 December 2007 (aged 33) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper, singer, record producer
Years active	1992-2007
Labels	UGK, Rap-A-Lot, Trill, Bigtyme, Jive
Associated acts	Chamillionaire, Jazze Pha, Lil Boosie, Slim Thug, Too Short, UGK, Webbie, Young Buck, Z-Ro

Chad Lamont Butler (29 December 1973 - 4 December 2007), better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper, singer and record producer from Port Arthur, Texas. Pimp C was best known for his work with Bun B as the duo UGK (Underground Kingz.) Also known as Sweet James Jones and Tony Snow, Pimp is considered one of the most influential rappers to come out of Texas, except of course DJ Screw.

He was found dead in his Los Angeles hotel room after he suffered respiratory depression due to an overdose of promethazine and codeine coupled with a preexisting sleep apnea condition. 

Discography

• 2005: Sweet James Jones Stories
• 2006: Pimpalation
• 2010: The Naked Soul of Sweet Jones
• 2011: Still Pimping