Houston area rapper, Pimp C was found dead in his hotel this morning on the popular Sunset strip. Pimp C, real name David Butler was one half of the rap group UGK and celebrated a number one album in August.

The hotel released the following statement: “Mondrian received calls this morning from the family of Chad Butler inquiring about his whereabouts. Mr. Butler had checked into the hotel on 28 November and, according to the callers, was to have checked out yesterday. Security personnel went to Mr. Butler’s room and found him in bed, apparently expired. A 911 call was placed at about 9:20 a.m. and paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded and pronounced Mr. Butler dead.”

It’s unclear how Butler died. The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is investigating.

The Luxe family will keep Pimp C’s family and friends in our prayers.