Seriously? Pimp C? That's his name? posted by dersins at 1:32 PM on December 4, 2007
Cool, I've been waiting for a new rap moniker to become available. posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 1:32 PM on December 4, 2007 [5 favorites]
We've lost one of the greats, but heaven has gained another beautiful pimp. I'm sure Jesus is lifting his pimp cup and toasting the playa's ball that never ends. posted by 2sheets at 1:33 PM on December 4, 2007 [1 favorite]
WTF with this comment on the TMZ link?
THIS IS THE SEASON FOR MUSIC PEOPLE THAT NO ONE HAS EVER HEARD OF TO DIE. DIDN'T SOME WHITE GUY FROM SOME 80"S GROUP DIE LAST WEEK?
DIDN'T SOME WHITE GUY FROM SOME 80"S GROUP DIE LAST WEEK?
I think, statistically, Some White Guy From Some 80s Group dies at least once a week. posted by bondcliff at 1:51 PM on December 4, 2007 [6 favorites]
I would suggest reading the Bun B interview from The Believer whether you're a fan of UGK or not. If there's anyone that can bring an intellectual flavor* to southern rap, which is generally regarded (and often for good reason) as a mindless genre, it's Bun B.
*Outkast as well, but they made the great pop culture leap forward. posted by hominid211 at 1:52 PM on December 4, 2007
Yeah, big loss. posted by newfers at 1:55 PM on December 4, 2007
How many more people gotta die, man? posted by Flashman at 2:00 PM on December 4, 2007
Okay, I'm sorry, I really am, if any of the late Pimp C's family or friends might be reading, but this just made me laugh so hard there are literally tears in my eyes.
It's been that kind of day, I guess. posted by jokeefe at 2:47 PM on December 4, 2007
Alternatively they could try to fill backstory with the brave exploits of Pimp A, but it might prove too revisionist to the canon and spawn a fanbase backlash. posted by CynicalKnight at 2:52 PM on December 4, 2007 [1 favorite]
I bought UGK's recently released self-titled double-disc album and listened to it during my Thanksgiving vacation, and was pleasantly surprised to find that it did not in fact have an entire disc of filler, like every other two-disc rap album in history.
For those who've heard it--can someone explain to me why they repeatedly namechecked Dick Cheney and Tony Snow? Were Bun B and Pimp C simply in awe of them, or are their names codewords for something else? posted by Prospero at 2:53 PM on December 4, 2007
Dead C (you see what I did there!) posted by fearfulsymmetry at 2:54 PM on December 4, 2007
Well, today I have learend that there was a g.......crap, who am I fooling, this post just sux bawls. It's newsfilter of the LCD type. posted by elpapacito at 2:56 PM on December 4, 2007
Cool, I've been waiting for a new rap moniker to become available.
What, Pimp Barky Von Schnauzer wasn't good enough for you ? posted by y2karl at 3:08 PM on December 4, 2007
Or, more properly, Pimp Mr. Barky Von Schnauzer--or should that be Mr. Pimp Barky Von Schnauzer ? posted by y2karl at 3:12 PM on December 4, 2007 [1 favorite]
While I've not heard the CD I am guessing Tony Snow is a reference to cocaine. posted by cloeburner at 3:17 PM on December 4, 2007
Thanks for the post, hominid211. I'm friends with a lot of guys from Port Arthur, and I'm sure they'll dig that Bun B interview.
...I am guessing Tony Snow is a reference to cocaine.
I thought that, but it sounded too easy an explanation. You're likely right, though. posted by Prospero at 4:27 PM on December 4, 2007
If I wanted to listen to obituaries for ancient musicians, I'd listen to NPR more. posted by craniac at 5:08 PM on December 4, 2007
For those who've heard it--can someone explain to me why they repeatedly namechecked Dick Cheney and Tony Snow?
Bun B's nickname was (is) "Big Dick Cheney", which is one of my favorite hiphop nicknames of all time (right behind Cam'ron's "Young 60 Minutes" and Fidel Cashflow). He called Pimp C Tony Snow... Not sure about the cocaine reference, but what else would you expect from the guys who brought your "Cocaine in the Back of The Ride"... posted by SweetJesus at 5:17 PM on December 4, 2007 [4 favorites]
Bun B? Isn't that the banned MeFi member who started the rival blog MetaChat.org? posted by wendell at 5:46 PM on December 4, 2007
Thanks, SweetJesus--if this were AskMe, you'd get a best-answer mark. posted by Prospero at 6:01 PM on December 4, 2007
Bun B? Isn't that the banned MeFi member who started the rival blog MetaChat.org?
SweetJesus - I agree on "Big Dick Cheney" as one of the best rap nicknames. UGK's also responsible for my favorite drug reference: "I got Bobby by the pound, Whitney by the key."
Pimp C was a very capable if often unfocused producer with a seemingly encyclopedic knowledge of classic era soul music. Bun B's always really been the more interesting of the duo. The complexities of his rhyme scheme are levels above most rappers, but it's easy to miss because he delivers it so effortlessly. Plus, how many rappers drop references to Larry David, David Letterman and (??) Rich Little in interviews? posted by hominid211 at 7:15 PM on December 4, 2007
man, what a loss. Pimp C was an artist, not some fake record company persona. He was multitalented-- like he said in "Life Is 2009", he could write your rhymes, sing your hook, and make you a beat. UGK were just now getting their due after 10+ years in the rap game. He should have been around for many more albums.
Bun B is going to record something amazing to honor him, I can tell you that. posted by scose at 10:16 PM on December 4, 2007
This thread isn't going as badly as I thought it would, but after sitting here for the better part of 24 hours I can't help but feel the urge to just start shitting in the next literary/high-art obit thread.
We get it. You don't take rap seriously. You don't care. You think his name is funny. He's dead, ha ha.
Great jokes. Those of us who listen to rap have never heard them before, especially from the informed, white-liberal free-thinking crowd.
*after the thread has sat here for the better part of 24 hours, that is. Not me. I was sleeping and doing some other stuff. posted by dead_ at 6:59 AM on December 5, 2007
Ukka-bung-chukka REEP! REEP!
Ukka-REEP! Ukka-bung-REEP! (chukka-chukka) posted by Horken Bazooka at 8:51 AM on December 5, 2007 [1 favorite]
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This is sad. Only 33 years old.
I heard about this yesterday after I got home from work because my partner has edited some of the local dirty south videos over the years. I have very little awareness of rap music in general, but living in Houston and with an editor I get to hear some of the local artists. I heard the following songs over and over again as they were edited and grew rather fond of both:
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