Pimp C
The death of UGK rapper Pimp C has been ruled an accident.

According to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, Pimp C’s death was caused by an overdose of codeine cough syrup and a pre-existing sleep condition.

Pimp C suffered from sleep apnea, a disorder that causes blockage of a person’s airways during sleep.

Combined with medication that slows down your respiratory system and you end up with an accidental death.

Video & Pictures From Pimp C’s Funeral

December 14th, 2007 | Posted in Celebrity News, Celebrity Sightings



Thousands of family, friends and fans gathered to say their final goodbyes to the late, great Pimp C of rap duo UGK on Thursday.

Bun B, Bishop Don Magic Juan, Chamillionaire, J. Prince, Mike Jones, Slim Thug, LeToya Luckett, 8Ball and MJG showed up to pay respect to Pimp C at the Robert A. Bowers Civic Center in his hometown of Port Arthur, Texas.

The two-hour ceremony included heartfelt eulogies read by the mayor of Port Arthur and Pimp C’s mother Weslyn Monroe, who said her son was in heaven with fellow late rap superstar Tupac Shakur.

She said, “He’s up there and he told them the Soooouth is here! He told ‘Pac to take a break because C got it for now.”

Rap star Chamillionaire said, “You hear so many Southern artists and hear their styles and the influence that Pimp C and Bun B had on the whole culture.

“We’re created off of them. It’s a very, very big loss to the hip-hop community and you are going to see the impact globally.”

Bun B

Bishop Don Magic Juan

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J. Prince

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Mike Jones

Slim Thug and LeToya Luckett

8Ball and MJG

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Pimp C's mother Wes

Pimp C R.I.P.

Pimp C R.I.P.

Is Russell Simmons Poisoning The Pussy Population?

December 12th, 2007 | Posted in Celebrity Gossip

Porschla Coleman, Russell Simmons and DJ Kid Capri
Russell Simmons and DJ Kid Capri were caught getting a little too close at the 8th Annual Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s Youth Holiday Party in New York City on Tuesday.

As you can see, Russell Simmons is all hugged up with DJ Kid Capri while girlfriend Porschla Coleman watches from the sideline.

Russell and DJ Kid Capri have known each other since Def Comedy Jam, so they have probably been doin’ the butt for quite some time now!

In the words of the late, great Pimp C: “don’t be tryna fuck with the girls, too, poisoning the pussy population wit’ ya shitty ol’ dirty-ass dick.”

Pimp C’s Mom Speaks Out

December 5th, 2007 | Posted in Music News, Videos



Here is video of Pimp C’s mom speaking about her son’s unexpected death.

Pimp C’s Death Was Not Drug-Related

December 5th, 2007 | Posted in Celebrity Gossip, Celebrity News, Music News

Pimp C
Pimp C’s death was not drug-related, according to reports.

Ed Winters, of the L.A. County Coroner’s office, insists it appears as if the 33-year-old rapper died of natural causes.

According to TMZ, Pimp C was found fully clothed on top of the bed, and no drugs or drug paraphernalia were found in the room. He did not appear to have fallen or injured himself.

Results of the autopsy will not be released until the toxicology report is done, which won’t be for another six to eight weeks.

Our deepest condolences go out to Bun B and Pimp C’s family.

Pimp C Found Dead in Hollywood Hotel Room

December 4th, 2007 | Posted in Celebrity News, Music News

Pimp C and Pimpin Ken
Rapper Pimp C, 33, was found dead in a hotel room this morning.

The Los Angeles County Fire department responded to a 911 call at the Mondrian Hotel in Hollywood. They arrived to his sixth floor hotel room to find him dead in bed.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bun B and Pimp C’s family. He will be greatly missed.

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