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PIMP C TO BE HONORED AT OZONE AWARDS: Late rapper to get musical salute from Bun B., David Banner, Big Boi and others.

(August 7, 2008)
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      *The upcoming Ozone Awards, a ceremony that honors the year's best in hip hop, will take moment to salute late rapper Pimp C with an all-star musical tribute organized by his UGK partner Bun B.

       Allhiphop.com is reporting that the performance will include Big Boi, David Banner and 8Ball & MJG, as well as Webbie and Boosie, who were discovered by and recorded for Pimp C’s label.

       In December, Pimp C was found dead in his Hollywood hotel room due to a combination of sleep apnea and an accidental overdose of Promethazine and Codeine, a.k.a. "syrup."

      The Third Annual Ozone Awards is scheduled take place Monday (Aug. 11) in Houston at the George R Brown Convention Center. Awards will be presented in more than 25 categories --- including Best Rap Album, Breakthrough Artist, Best Rap Group, Best Video, DJ of The Year and the "Pimp C Award (Trillest Artist).”

       T-Pain, Rick Ross, The Game, Plies, DJ Khaled and Trick Daddy are also scheduled to perform.

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