Rick Martin, manager of Pimp C, this morning released a statement about the rapper, who was found dead yesterday in the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif. Martin, who identified the body of Pimp C, born Chad Butler, wrote in part:
"I was so very proud of Chad and the growth he has shown since his release from prison; as an artist and business man and as a person. As one half of the legendary Texas group UGK, Chad was finally seeing the results of the years of love and labor that he and Bun B have put in over the years, culminating in the tremendous success of their album, Underground Kingz. Chad was set to soar with not only a new solo deal on Jive Records, but a lucrative publishing deal, a new satellite radio show, several group projects and a national cologne endorsement. Chad had everything to live for, making his unexpected passing a travesty."