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ONE YEAR ON

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Hard to believe that it is one year to the day since Bun B lost his home boy, Pimp C. Pimp C born Chad Butler, one part of the duo UGK was found dead in a Los Angeles hotel room after accidentally overdosing on prescription medication. Hailing from Port Arthur where he grew up with Bun B, UGK were one of the pioneering groups from Texas. They released their first album Too Hard to Swallow on Jive back in 1992 but to many the duo’s first commercial success was the 2000 track Big Pimpin where they featured along side Brooklyn’s very own Prodigal son, Jay Z. Pimp C was unfortunately incarcerated for eight years back in 2001 but served only four years and was released around this time three years ago. UGK then went on to release their self titled album in 2007 which boasted the Outkast collabo International Players Anthem that secured the duo a BET and an Ozone award. Pimp C’s funeral was attended by a who is who in southern Hip-Hop as well as various other artists and associates paying their last respects to the Underground King.
R.I.P Pimp C

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Stream Pimp C’s Posthumous Long Live the Pimp; Featuring Bun B, Nas, Juicy J, & More

8 years ago view-show 553,311
When Port Arthur, Texas rapper Pimp C passed away in 2007, he left behind a legacy spanning over two decades. During his time in UGK, Pimp rapped and produced some of the group's most memorable songs; from their watershed 1996 album Ridin' Dirty to "International Players Anthem (I Choose You)" in 2007 -- the year of his untimely death -- his music will certainly live on forever. All things considered, it's only right for a posthumous Pimp album to ultimately manifest today. “This album is the culmination of years of work from not just me, but also the amazing artists and producers who contributed to make it happen,” his widow Chinara Butler says of Long Live the Pimp. “It combines several of the ideas and projects my husband began before his untimely passing. We hope the Trill fans enjoy it.” And with guests that include Bun B, Nas, T.I., Juicy J, A$AP Rocky, Slim Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, and many more, Long Live the Pimp is a 17-track long effort that will not only keep long time fans of Pimp C (and UGK) satisfied but give new listeners a taste of what made him so special to the rap game. Stream Pimp C's posthumous Long Live the Pimp after the jump.
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Video: LE$ – “UGK’z” feat. Curren$y & Bun B

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Rapper LE$ is sharing the visuals for "UGK'z," a tribute to the extraordinary legacy of acclaimed hip hop duo UGK. And it's only fitting that he's joined by one half of that duo, Uncle Bun. Additionally, Curren$y stops by to lay down a verse. The track is said to be on LE$' forthcoming Steak X Shrimp 2 project, dropping this Sunday (November 22nd). In the meantime, check out the visuals for "UGK'z" after the jump.
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Photos: SXSW 2015 Recap w/ J. Cole, Action Bronson, Chance The Rapper, Too $hort, Bun B & More

9 years ago view-show 71,691,246

Once a year, Austin, TX transforms into a hotbed for fans to witness some of the greatest music showcases on earth during the annual SXSW Music Festival. This year was no exception as fans in attendance were able to see a myriad of live performances each day across all genres of music. iHipHop was on-hand to capture photos from some of the most monumental performances and parties throughout the city this year. For your viewing pleasure, click through this exclusive slideshow to check out photos from this year’s SXSW Music Festival. All photos by W. Suarez (MosiacNewYork).

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New Music: Black Milk – “Gold Piece” Feat. Bun B

10 years ago view-show 382,239

Detroit's Black Milk is due to release his new album, If There's a Hell Below October 28th and he has taken the time off his busy schedule to share a single from the forthcoming release. "Gold Piece" features Houston legend, the Trill OG, Bun B. If There's a Hell will also feature the likes of Pete Rock, Blu, and Random Axe. Check out "Gold Piece" after the jump.

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