Pioneering gangsta rappers Ice Cube and Ice-T both took their names from him (as did Jay-Z initially, as Iceberg Slim was one of his early handles). Comedians Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock have dec… ...

5. Jazz floats in the background of To Pimp a Butterfly like it’ s soundtracking a Spike Lee joint. While it, and the album's contagious funk influences, have been discussed in detail, To Pimp a ...

Incarcerated rap star Pimp C is about to be set free. ... Since he was sent to prison in January 2002, “Free Pimp C” has been a favorite phrase of rappers in the South and beyond.