Everything We Learned About Pimp C's 'Long Live the Pimp'

The Pimp lives on.

The Sweet Jones Legacy Lives On - On December 4, the eighth anniversary of his death, Pimp C will have his sixth solo (third posthumous) album released via Mass Appeal Records. Long Live the Pimp features a slew of artists, a combination of new school and veterans — including Nas, T.I., Juicy J, Slim Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, David Banner, Devin the Dude and 8Ball & MJG — and rappers that credit Pimp C as their inspiration, Lil Wayne and A$AP Rocky. In fact, Rocky's track "Wavybone" was actually meant for Pimp C's project. Per Ms. Chinara Butler, Pimp's widow: “I wanted to put A$AP on the album. One night I was thinking, I like him. I just gotta figure out where I can place him. So I said, ‘Juicy, A$AP’s in California. I need you to go sit with him and play that song and see if he likes it.’ And when he heard it, he wanted it for his project.”Despite the high amount ...

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The Sweet Jones Legacy Lives On - On December 4, the eighth anniversary of his death, Pimp C will have his sixth solo (third posthumous) album released via Mass Appeal Records. Long Live the Pimp features a slew of artists, a combination of new school and veterans — including Nas, T.I., Juicy J, Slim Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, David Banner, Devin the Dude and 8Ball & MJG — and rappers that credit Pimp C as their inspiration, Lil Wayne and A$AP Rocky. In fact, Rocky's track "Wavybone" was actually meant for Pimp C's project. Per Ms. Chinara Butler, Pimp's widow: “I wanted to put A$AP on the album. One night I was thinking, I like him. I just gotta figure out where I can place him. So I said, ‘Juicy, A$AP’s in California. I need you to go sit with him and play that song and see if he likes it.’ And when he heard it, he wanted it for his project.”Despite the high amount ...

Nas agreed to feature on Pimp C’s song on his birthday. - Chinara: "[Nas] was gracious enough to talk to me on his birthday. He was on his way to Vegas. We had a nice conversation. He told me about the first time he met Chad and I was telling him we actually have footage with Chad talking very highly of him, and he thought that was cool. I told him, ‘I got a song that would be great for you to jump on.’ And I sent it to him, and he sent our song back." (Photo: Bill Olive/Getty Images)

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Nas agreed to feature on Pimp C’s song on his birthday. - Chinara: "[Nas] was gracious enough to talk to me on his birthday. He was on his way to Vegas. We had a nice conversation. He told me about the first time he met Chad and I was telling him we actually have footage with Chad talking very highly of him, and he thought that was cool. I told him, ‘I got a song that would be great for you to jump on.’ And I sent it to him, and he sent our song back." (Photo: Bill Olive/Getty Images)

The Lil Wayne-featuring “3 Way Freak” was the last record Pimp C played for producer Mr. Lee. - Mr. Lee: “It’s a special record for me because this was the last record that my homie talked about and rapped over the phone to me before he passed away. It was a bit of a surprise because I didn’t even know he had recorded this record. When his wife brought me the files to start working on this project, she played me this record and the original instrumental was a song called ‘Body Rock’ with Dwele. When I heard it, it was mind boggling. It got me stuck for a few minutes. It was really special for me.” (Photo: Pam Francis/Getty Images)

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The Lil Wayne-featuring “3 Way Freak” was the last record Pimp C played for producer Mr. Lee. - Mr. Lee: “It’s a special record for me because this was the last record that my homie talked about and rapped over the phone to me before he passed away. It was a bit of a surprise because I didn’t even know he had recorded this record. When his wife brought me the files to start working on this project, she played me this record and the original instrumental was a song called ‘Body Rock’ with Dwele. When I heard it, it was mind boggling. It got me stuck for a few minutes. It was really special for me.” (Photo: Pam Francis/Getty Images)

Chinara Butler brought UGK and 8Ball & MJG together for the first time on “B***h Get Down.” - Chinara: “This one’s special to me because this is the first time this has ever been done. Where I’m from in the South, there’s always been an unbeknownst battle between who’s the best, UGK or 8Ball & MJG? Why not just put them together? The last time Chad did that for “Player’s Anthem” [with Outkast], we went to the Grammys. This is definitely something classic and they are legends. You can’t go wrong with legends on there. Much love to 8Ball & MJG.” (Photo: Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)

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Chinara Butler brought UGK and 8Ball & MJG together for the first time on “B***h Get Down.” - Chinara: “This one’s special to me because this is the first time this has ever been done. Where I’m from in the South, there’s always been an unbeknownst battle between who’s the best, UGK or 8Ball & MJG? Why not just put them together? The last time Chad did that for “Player’s Anthem” [with Outkast], we went to the Grammys. This is definitely something classic and they are legends. You can’t go wrong with legends on there. Much love to 8Ball & MJG.” (Photo: Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)

“Friends,” featuring Juicy J and Nas, is based on a true story. - Chinara: “Chad set the tone for this song. When Juicy jumped on it, I had him change the beat. He got the theme when he heard Chad speaking about him being in prison. A real story where people can actually relate. He didn’t realize it, but to me he was vulnerable. As a woman, when you see a man vulnerable, that’s attractive. I was attracted to that song just because it was real.” (Photo: Bill Olive/Getty Images)

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“Friends,” featuring Juicy J and Nas, is based on a true story. - Chinara: “Chad set the tone for this song. When Juicy jumped on it, I had him change the beat. He got the theme when he heard Chad speaking about him being in prison. A real story where people can actually relate. He didn’t realize it, but to me he was vulnerable. As a woman, when you see a man vulnerable, that’s attractive. I was attracted to that song just because it was real.” (Photo: Bill Olive/Getty Images)

Pimp C, Juicy J and DJ Paul wanted to do an “Underground Mafia project.” - Chinara: “I started the project with Juicy. He called me after ‘Bandz a Make Her Dance.’ He said, ‘Chinara, I’m hot. It’s time for Pimp.’ I said, ‘Let’s just do a project. Let’s start putting it together.’ It’s something that my husband, Juicy and [DJ] Paul were thinking about doing. They wanted to do an Underground Mafia project. Chad’s not here, but Juicy and I stayed in touch. We have a good relationship. So I said, ‘Juicy let’s just do this. This is too easy for me and you. You can be executive producer and give me a good jumpstart.’ We did maybe three or four songs.” (Photo: Pam Francis/Getty Images)

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Pimp C, Juicy J and DJ Paul wanted to do an “Underground Mafia project.” - Chinara: “I started the project with Juicy. He called me after ‘Bandz a Make Her Dance.’ He said, ‘Chinara, I’m hot. It’s time for Pimp.’ I said, ‘Let’s just do a project. Let’s start putting it together.’ It’s something that my husband, Juicy and [DJ] Paul were thinking about doing. They wanted to do an Underground Mafia project. Chad’s not here, but Juicy and I stayed in touch. We have a good relationship. So I said, ‘Juicy let’s just do this. This is too easy for me and you. You can be executive producer and give me a good jumpstart.’ We did maybe three or four songs.” (Photo: Pam Francis/Getty Images)