Chad “Pimp C” Butler of the legendary Texas duo UGK’s legacy will be preserved starting Jan. 31 as his handwritten lyrics and other memorabilia will be permanently displayed at Rice University.
The school has created the Pimp C Collection in the Woodson Research Center, as part of the Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning’s Hip-Hop Archive. The collection will also include Pimp C and UGK contracts as well as promotional flats.
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the university will host a panel discussion about Pimp C called “A Trill Legacy.” Panelists will include Pimp C’s widow Chinara Butler, his UGK groupmate Bun B, and other southern rap stars like David Banner, Lil Keke, Mr. Lee, DJ Michael 5000 Watts, and E.S.G.
Founding director of the CERCL, Anthony B. Pinn, released a statement to HipHopDX, stating,
“The CERCL archive is committed to preserving the historical and cultural memory of Houston, and in this way helping to recall how Houston fits into national conversations and developments. One dimension of the archive involves Hip Hop culture in Houston. A vital component of the history of Hip Hop in Houston involves UGK, and so we are delighted to include Pimp C in the archive. His materials shed additional light on the importance of Houston and the global development of Hip Hop.”
The legendary rapper died in 2007 from an accidental drug overdose and a pre-existing sleep condition.
Long Live The Pimp…
