Rice panel to explore legacy of Houston rapper Chad ‘Pimp C’ Butler
The life and legacy of Houston rapper Chad ‘Pimp C’ Butler will be the focus of a panel at Rice University Jan. 31. The event marks the creation of the Pimp C Collection in the Woodson Research Center at Rice’s Fondren Library. The collection, part of the Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning’s Hip-Hop Archive at the Woodson, includes several documents and promotional items including handwritten lyrics and contracts to promotional flats for the rap group Underground Kingz (UGK).
What: Pimp C: A Trill Legacy, a panel hosted by Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL). The event is free and open to the public.
When: Jan 31, 2017 7-10 p.m.
Where: Rice Memorial Center Grand Hall 6100 Main St. Parking is available in the Central Campus Garage
In 1987, Butler was a founding member of UGK along with Bernard “Bun B” Freeman in Port Arthur, Texas. They released their first album “Too Hard to Swallow” in 1991. In 2000, they were nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “Big Pimpin” with Jay-Z.
In July 2006, he released his first solo album “Pimpalation.” In 2007, Pimp C reunited with Bun B, and released the UGK album titled “Underground Kingz.” The album was Pimp C's final performance before his untimely death on December 4, 2007 in Los Angeles, CA. After his death, Bun B released the final UGK album “UGK 4 Life,” in which most of the recording was finished before Pimp C's death.
Panelists will include Bun B, American rapper and half of the southern rap duo UGK, CERCL Distinguished Visiting Lecturer at Rice University; David Banner, Grammy Award winning rapper, record producer, actor and activist; Lil Keke, American hip hop recording artist from Houston, Texas; Mr Lee, multi-platinum hip-hop/rap music producer from Houston, Texas, Co-Executive Producer of "Long Live the Pimp" Album; Chinara Butler, Co-Executive Producer of "Long Live the Pimp", CEO of UGQ Enterprises, LLC and Founder of Pushing Into My Purpose, Inc.; DJ Michael 5000 Watt, Co-Founder of Swishahouse Records and KBXX 97.9 The Box radio personality; and E.S.G., recording artist and Houston Hip Hop Pioneer. Madd Hatta, host of the Houston-based radio talk show Madd Hatta Morning Show on KBXX 97.9 The Box will be the moderator. Changing Communities Movement (CCM) Foundation is a co-sponsor of the event.
"We are so excited about this collaboration with Rice University. Preserving my husband's legacy is my top priority, and through this partnership, we can now ensure that Chad's music can be studied for generations to come." - Chinara Butler
The event open to the public and free to attend with an RSVP at http://AllThingsTrill.com.
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