Music:
Member Since: 1/7/2008
Band Members:
Chad " Pimp C' Butler
Career
After signing with Jive Records in the early '90s, their initial 'success' was largely limited to fans of the Dirty South genre and the hip hop music press. However, a prominent guest appearance on Jay-Z's hit single "Big Pimpin'" in 2000 (and later, Three 6 Mafia's "Sippin' on Some Syrup"), gave UGK the kind of national exposure that should have earned them a wider audience, greater recognition and mainstream success. However, they failed to capitalise on his break due to Pimp C's legal problems which led to a stint in jail.
Pimp C also worked with Celly Cel, C-Bo, Spice 1 and Devin the Dude on a couple of projects. He invested in and endorsed Trill Entertainment in 2001 for its label launch. Pimp C stated that he would be releasing an album alongside rapper Too $hort, during his appearance on the show "Sucker Spree on MTV." Rolling Stone named "I'm Free" (Pimpalation) as 80 on its list of 100 best songs of 2006.
On August 15, 2006, Pimp C appeared on BET's "Rap City." He was interviewed and gave his thoughts on multiple topics, including his current album, Pimpalation, and beefs in the music industry. He also stressed that rappers need to unionize in order to keep from being used by record companies, a point he has stressed in previous interviews. Pimp C also stepped into the booth during the show and did an off the head freestyle to Bun B's track "Draped Up". He stated that it was the first freestyle he had done since being released from prison. He released his debut solo album, The Sweet James Jones Stories, in March 2005 through Rap-A-Lot Records. Bun B and Rap-a-Lot records had waged a 'Free Pimp C' movement, spread through music, Free Pimp C t-shirts and caps.
Every Group/Person Pimp C Have Feat . On a Song With , Family & Friends Other Then That Pimp Was An Influence To Other People!
Part 1
Baby Bash,Bow Wow,Brooke Valentine,Bun B,C-Murder,Celly Cel,Chamillionaire,Crime Mob,Crooked Lettaz,Dizzee Rascal,DJ DMD,E-40,Eightball & MJG,Fonzworth Bentley,Gucci Mane,Ice Water,Jay-z,Lil Flip,Lil KeKe,Ludacris,Master P,M.C. Breed,Nelly,P.A.,Project Pat,Ray Cash,Scarface,Spice 1,T.I.,T-Pain,Talib Kweli,Too $hort,Trea,Young Buck,Willie D&Z-Ro
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Record Label: Underground Kingz - UGK
Type of Label: Major
