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Pimp C Remembered by Bun B, Talib Kweli via Twitter

December 4th 2010 6:00PM


Rap colleagues and loyal supporters of Pimp C united via Twitter Saturday (Dec. 4) to pay tribute to the fallen UGK soldier, as the date marks the third year since the rapper's untimely passing.

Bun B sent out a special message to his followers, which equal more than 121,000 from around the globe. "Today we remember the life of my brother Chad Lamont Butler," Bun tweeted. "We never stop thinking about you. You are loved. You are missed. UGK for life!"

The 'Trill O.G.' lyricist participated in hashtags like #InmemoryofPimpC, though others like
#RIPPimpC and #PimpCsaid popped up throughout the social networking site.
Bun tweeted, "#InMemoryOfPimpC Listen to 'Shattered Dreams'..he wanted you to know that you can be whoever you wanna be. Don't let anyone steal your dreams!," and "#InMemoryOfPimpC Make sure y'all give a birthday shout to @S_C_ [Jay-Z] because he was a really good friend of Pimp's, so today is bittersweet."

Brooklyn MC Talib Kweli paid respects to the 'Pimpalation' creator as well, sharing one of his favorite UGK tracks.

"#InmemoryofPimpC you should bump that Murder! by UGK check it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvtZ9fuZv2E @BunBTrillOG," Kweli tweeted.

Rapid rhymer Twista announced his promise to honor Pimp C at a Saturday night
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