Pimp C's Death was Accidental

Rapper Pimp C passed away late last year at the age of 33.

The coroner now says his death was accidental. He had Sleep Apnea. Along with his sleep apnea, he had a high dose of prescribed Codeine in his system. He did not commit suicide. His death was accidental.

33-year-old Pimp C, whose real name was Chad Butler, was one half of the rap duo UGK. He was found dead in his bed at the Mondrian Hotel in Hollywood last month.

UGK is best known for appearing on the Jay-Z track "Big Pimpin'" in 2000, and more recently with Outkast on the song "International Player's Anthem (I Choose You)." Pimp C had just performed with fellow rapper Too Short at the "House of Blues" in L.A. the night before he died ... and garnered a Grammy nom just two days after.