Another tragic loss has hit the Hip Hop community today as Pimp C, one half of UGK, was found dead in his hotel room this morning. He was reportedly 33 years old at the time of his death.

Pimp C was an acclaimed producer and rapper from Port Arthur, Texas. With Bun B, as UGK the duo found underground anthems in "I Left It Wet For You," "Feel Like I'm The One Who's Doing Dope," and more recently with Outkast in "International Player's Anthem." Earlier this year, UGK's Underground Kingz achieved chart status previously unseen from the group. As a solo artist, Pimp C also released two albums with Rap-A-Lot Records.

The artist spent the early part of the decade incarcerated for complications due to an assault charge. His "Free Pimp C" campaign, spearheaded by Bun B, is remembered for upholding the rapper's visibility despite a three-year prison sentence.

According to TMZ, a 911 call was answered by LA County Fire which led them to the Mondrian Hotel in California. When police arrived they found the Houston rapper dead in his bed.

No word yet as to the cause of his death as this story is still developing.

Plies Readies Second Album, Has Two-Part Single
March 10th, 2008 | Author: Jake Paine
One of 2007's biggest rookie impressions came in the form of Florida rapper Plies. Certified gold by the RIAA, The Real Testament was weighted by the success of singles "Hypnotized" with Akon and "Shawty" with T-Pain.

Less than a year from the release of Testament, Plies is finishing up The Definition of Real, and the formula seemingly remains the same. With the already spinning "Bust It Baby Part 1" garnering attention, Plies and Atlantic Records revealed today that the sequel to the song, featuring Ne-Yo will be the next single, already getting spins in Florida.

The Atlantic/Slip-N-Slide artist also announced the formation of his label Big Gates Records, named after the label's co-owner, Plies' brother. The duo reportedly signed a new artist, which will be confirmed in the next several weeks. The rapper is currently on the cover of Don Diva magazine.