Thirteen years later the song (lyrics, production and video) is commonly recognized as a cultural institution and one of the great feel-good party records in rap history. Carter, which featured both UGK members Pimp C and Bun B. In addition to the Jay Z big ups, social media was flooded with thoughts and prayers for the late Chad Butler.īesides sharing this day, the two rappers are (obviously) directly tied by the song “Big Pimpin'”, the most successful single off Jay’s fourth solo album Vol 3… Life and Times of S. It was on this day six years ago that hip-hop lost a southern legend as Pimp C, one half of UGK (aka the Underground Kingz), died from an overdose on syrup, coupled with a sleep apnea condition. Sidebar: People’s Court right out the gate! Remember People’s Court?!Īs always though, there’s the ying and the yang.
Happy bornday shoutouts poured in on twitter today, while audio tributes to arguably the greatest MC to ever step in the booth took over much of the airwaves, perhaps highlighted by this EPIC Hovito birthday mix by Mister Cee. It’s safe to assume Jay Z probably has a pretty slick shindig lined up for his 44th birthday. He was born on the fourth of the month, married a woman who holds the same distinction (who named her fourth album 4), was married on 4/4 and named his daughter Blue Ivy (Ivy…as in IV, get it?). Hip-Hop Memory Lane New Music News 1 Comment 154 views 0
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