As we approach the ninth anniversary of Pimp C’s death later this year, it’s clear his influence remains.
His influence remains with his rap partner Bun B as well as a new generation of artists from Big K.R.I.T.’s countrified rap and production duality to A$AP Rocky’s lyrical shoutouts to Drake’s use of his vocals just last week on the leaked “Faithful.”
That trickle-down impact makes the new documentary from Complex and Mass Appeal, Long Live the Pimp, necessary.
Thanks to interviews with Bun, Nas, Pimp’s wife, Chinara Butler, Paul Wall, Michael “5000” Watts, DJ Paul, David Banner and plenty more, the piece delves into the life of the late Port Arthur-raised MC, including his youth, UGK’s early days, working with Jay Z on “Big Pimpin” and his hesitation to do so, his time in prison, his role in squashing beefs between Texas artists, his death, and the legacy he’s left.
The 30-minute film explores Chad Butler’s life on — and off the microphone.
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