The Passing of UGK’s Pimp C

December 5, 2007 by
Filed under: Blog Entries, Community, Entertainment & Sports, Music Reviews, My Thoughts 

pimp_c chad butlerIt was last night that I heard about the passing of legendary UGK hip-hop artist Pimp C. I’m a native Houstonian so I’m aware of the impact he had on the city as a pioneer of the Houston rap scene. If there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s that in every death, there’s a lesson in life. Born Chad Butler, this young brotha was only 33 years old and was on his way to opening new chapters in his life and business.

I’m 31, so this hits close to home because it reminds me that life is not promised. We get mad at people over little things and we hold unnecessary grudges and beefs that could easily be resolved. We fight, disrespect and kill each other without realizing the impact it has on our society and community. On the radio this morning I was listening to an interview with Pimp C and how he was talking about the benefits of working together. There’s power in numbers and there’s no limit to the positive impact we can make if we only work together.

I can’t say that I agree with everything he’s said and done, I hope to have an impact on the lives of others as he did. It’s evident that his loss will be felt in the hip-hop community. So continue to pray for his family and those close to him that they’ll be able to have strength through the grieving process ahead.

 

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2 Comments on The Passing of UGK’s Pimp C

  1. darrell.holmes on Wed, 5th Dec 2007 11:27 pm

    2. Naturally, since I write the music reviews I am very saddened by this news. I also grew up in East Texas close to where Pimp C and Bun B are from and take pride in the fact that I’m from a very rural area near where they came from. I love the fact that they took pride in PA and they were local boys who made big. It was a wonderful ride the whole way and I pray that Pimp C’s family as well as Bun B are doing well in such a sad time. Love him or hate him he will be sorely missed in the South as one of Texas rap’s biggest ambassadors.

  2. Joel on Thu, 6th Dec 2007 10:37 am

    3. Theo, that is a great perspective to take. Most people will scrutinize his life, lifestyle, and what he rapped about but your statement that “there is a lesson in every life” is a good one. Of course you can’t take away positives all the time, but it’s a matter what you’re looking for.

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