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André 3000 Recalls Pimp C Being 'Really Mad’ at Him After Submitting "Int’l Players Anthem" Verse
In a teaser for an upcoming episode of 'The Shop,' Three Stacks revealed that Pimp C was upset with him for removing the drums from his verse.

Doechii Raps Over UGK’s “Int’l Players Anthem” Beat On New Song “Universal Swamp Anthem”
The track marks the fourth single the Florida rapper has released ahead of her forthcoming 'Pix Tape EP.'

Orlando Brown Details Experience of Being 'Mentored' by Pimp C, Suggests 'Planting' Was Involved in His Death
The former Disney star said he spent about five to six years with the late Pimp C, whose 2007 death was partly attributed to codeine cough syrup.

Bun B Says Diddy Wanted to Sign UGK to Bad Boy, Is Still Open to a 'Verzuz' With 8Ball & MJG
In the latest portion of his interview with B High ATL, UGK rapper Bun B said Diddy wanted the group to sign to Bad Boy Records at one point.

Bun B Shares Jay-Z's Response When Pimp C Refused to Take Off Mink Coat For "Big Pimpin'" Video
During a brand new interview with B High ATL, Bun B broke down the story of "Big Pimpin'" from recording the song to shooting the iconic video.

Bun B Is Pushing for a UGK and 8Ball & MJG 'Verzuz' Battle
On Tuesday, Bun B took to Instagram, where he posted a mock flyer for a potential UGK/8ball & MJG 'Verzuz' battle, and people were enthused.

Before “Old Town Road”: The Evolution of Country Rap Tunes
From classic country rap tunes to Lil Nas X's viral sensation "Old Town Road," here is the evolution of country rap music.

Rap Memoirs: The Best Hip-Hop Autobiographies
From Gucci Mane to JAY-Z, some of our favorite rappers have written memoirs. These are the best hip-hop autobiographies.

Megan Thee Stallion, the First Lady of 300, Is Coming for Your Favorite Rapper's Spot
Houston MC Megan Thee Stallion is coming for your favorite rapper’s spot—male, female, or otherwise.

Hot 97 Apologizes for Referring to Bun B as Pimp C During Summer Jam
A tweet from Hot 97's account mistook Texas legend Bun B for his late UGK partner Pimp C, who passed away more than a decade ago. The radio station quickly apologized, but not before Bun took notice on his personal IG.

Pimp C's Wife Calls Reports of UGK Archives Being Lost in Hurricane Harvey 'Fake News'
Chinara Butler denies reports of "all" UGK archival material being destroyed by Harvey.

Bun B's Wife: All of UGK's Archives Have Been Destroyed by Hurricane Harvey
She shared the news with a reminder: "Be thankful for what you have. Do not complain about anything."

Pimp C's Widow Calls Out Young Thug for Name-Dropping Late Rapper in New Song
Pimp C's widow is not happy with Young Thug referencing the late rapper on a new song.

Pimp C Didn't Like André 3000’s "Int'l Players Anthem" Verse When He First Heard It
Jeff Sledge recalls Pimp C's initial reaction the first time he heard André 3000's "Int'l Players Anthem" verse.

Pimp C’s Son Battles His Stepmother for Control Over the Rapper's Estate
Chinara Butler, the widow of Pimp C, has been reportedly removed as the head of his estate.

The Story Behind the Kanye West and Pimp C Collaboration That Never Happened
Kanye West and Pimp C were supposed to collaborate on a remix to "Can't Tell Me Nothing," but it got derailed.

Watch 'Long Live the Pimp,' a Documentary on the Life and Legacy of Pimp C
Bun B, Nas, Michael "5000" Watts, DJ Paul, and more talk about the legendary Southern rapper and the impact he had on hip-hop.
