Bun B Talks About The Epidemic of Cough Syrup and Pimp C’s Death
Written by HipHopRX Denise on February 9th, 2008 in Television, People - U.S., Videos, U.G.K., Hip Hop, Music News.
After L.A. coroners released findings on the death of rapper Pimp C “Chad Butler” of the legendary rap group U.G.K. which also consisted of his partner Bun B “Bernard Freeman”, Bun B expressed his concerns to the community during a news interview in Houston about the epidemic that is plaguing the community and the trend of sippin on syrup.
Pimp C unfortunately died from sleep apnea and an overdose of prescription cough syrup which usually contains codeine.
Bun B talks about having his first performance after Pimp C’s death, his upcoming album and more. Check out the video!
Bun B Speaks on Houston News Station
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May 9th, 2009 at 12:37 am
R.I.P. Pimp C UGK 4 Life