On the third anniversary of rapper Pimp C’s death, Busta Rhymes, T.I. and Big Boi paid tributes to the dead rapper. Pimp C, real name Chad Butler, died on 4 December, 2007, after suffering an accidental drug overdose complicated by a pre-existing sleep disorder. On Saturday, Butler’s pals took to a social networking site, to remember the hip-hop star and mark the anniversary of his passing.
Rhymes honoured Butler’s UGK bandmate Bun B for continuing the act’s legacy, writing, “RIP and salute to Pimp C and we honour the big homie (Bun B) for so properly preserving the value of the UGK brand and legacy!! SALUTE!!” Incarcerated rapper T.I. also posted a message reading, “RIP to Pimp C,” while Big Boi, Rick Ross and Chamillionaire all posted “R.I.P. Pimp C”. Other stars who remembered Butler included rapper David Banner. Meanwhile, his close pal and collaborator Bun B paid tribute, adding, “Keep it 100 with the people you love today. Don’t hold back. They might not wanna hear it, but they’ll appreciate it later.”Follow us on Twitter for more stories