Chad Butler (December 29, 1973 – December 4, 2007), better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper. He was part of the "Dirty South"-style rap group UGK. Biography Along with Bun B, Pimp C made up UGK (short for Underground Kings), a popular rap group from Port Arthur, Texas. He is held in the highest regard by his fellow Southern rappers as one of the greatest. 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