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Pimp C's Death: Natural Causes or Chemically Induced?? Plus, Beyonce and Jay To Wed In Vegas In Three Weeks?

Posted on December 5, 2007 9:12 AM

I'm sure by now you've all heard that legendary southern rapper Pimp C has suddenly passed. Of course the rumors are swirling. And here's the biggest one that people are saying.

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Was it an overdose? Was it a heart attack? Or was it a heart attack caused by an overdose? As of right now nobody knows exactly what happened but drugs are the talk of the industry. We all heard about the death of Big Mo and while various news sources downgraded his sudden departure to a simple, yet critical heart attack, many people on the streets were insinuating drugs.

While I won't pretend to know all the details at the present time, what I will say is that something is a rye on that home front.

Here is the official statement from his manager that was released late yesterday afternoon:

Manager Rick Martin, who was on hand this morning to identify the body of client and dear friend Chad Butler aka Pimp C, offers this statement regarding today's tragic loss:

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.

Let's see what develops.

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It's been a minute but the Beyonce and Jay-Z rumors are starting all over again. My inside sources tell me that B and J have decided to marry shortly after their big New Years celebration in Las Vegas. The top billed, and highly anticipated performance, which is being held at the 40/40 Club, is having all the big wigs of the industry in attendance. So why not make it official right after, right?

My source told me that she was sent out to pick up a wedding gift by her top records executive. While she was hesitant to give me too many details she did say that he was adamant about getting them something "Sexy". Could the day many have been waiting for finally be here?

Only time will tell [eye roll].

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