Rick Martin, Pimp C's manager, has released a statement on the tragic passing of the UGK rapper. In full:
This morning saw the loss of a man that was not only a client, but a very dear friend at a time when he had the most to live for. He was my best friend and I will always love him.
Chad's tragic passing leaves behind mourners the world over, including his mother, wife and children whom Chad loved more than anything. An official cause of death has yet to be determined.
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.
Right now, my number one concern is the well being and livelihood of his family who are the ones most deeply affected by this loss. All efforts will be made to ensure that they are properly cared for in this tragic time and beyond.
As Chad's friend and manager, and on behalf of his family and those closest to him, we ask that you, the press keep reports of his passing to tributes to his amazing contributions as an artist and wait for the facts surrounding his death to come to light. Please let us all remember Pimp C as the kind and warmhearted man and rap music pioneer that he was.
Thank you,
Rick Martin / FM2 Inc.
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jazzy249 says:
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You are a real good friend to PIMP C . He is still with you in every way.He is looking down on you and his family to make sure that ya'll are doing O.K. When I heard about it. I shed many tears. So what I did was put on his PIMPALATION cd and started bobbing my head.See he may be gone. But his music will live forever. And he will always be remembered. And you guys are smart and intelligent.Just stay strong keep doing that music thing. To his wife and children he will always be with you in spirit.
December 7, 2007 at 11:24 am
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NIKKICOLE says:
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THAT'S CRAZY, THE MAN JUST GOT OUT NOT TOO LONG AGO, GOT A LIL TASTE OF THE GOOD LIFE AGAIN AND THEN THAT FAST GOD TOOK HIS LIFE...THAT'S CRAZY..R.I.P. PIMP C...YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
December 6, 2007 at 7:35 am
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justdink says:
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I grew up in the chi off of this young talented brother. as the C.E.O of my label, on behalf of chicago and my company we would like to say to all of the people who don't recongnize who this legend is! "YOUR CRAMPIN' MY STYLE. To his family & BUN-B Keep his memory & music PUMPIN'
JustDink
C.E.O
Crushin'EM Records 2008
myspace.com/crushinemrecordsmusic
December 5, 2007 at 10:34 pm
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htownstam says:
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I SAW HIM NOT TOO LONG AGO ON THE ROAD, AND HE WAS GOOD A GOOD FRIEND TO MANY. WE ARE GOING TO MISS HIM SO MUCH! RIP
December 5, 2007 at 4:50 pm
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BARISIMO says:
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We at WWW.OBSYD.COM is very sad to here that the great "PIMP C" is no longer with us.
December 5, 2007 at 12:58 pm