Why is #rippimpc popular right now?

Chad "Pimp C" Butler , an American rapper and producer died two years ago today. He was one half of the influential hip-hop group UGK (short for Underground Kingz).

According to the Los Angeles County Coroner, Butler suffered respiratory depression caused by an accidental overdose of promethazine and codeine cough syrup coupled with a preexisting sleep apnea condition.
(as of December 4 at 07:23 UTC)

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Jul 9	+1 year	Chad Lamont Butler, better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper, singer, and producer who died on Dec. 4th, 2007. Defined by @nwjerseyliz via web July 9 at 22:57 UTC
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Dec 4	+18 minutes	Chad "Pimp C" Butler , an American rapper and producer died two years ago today. He was one half of the influential hip-hop group UGK (short for Underground Kingz). According to the Los Angeles County Coroner, Butler suffered respiratory depression caused by an accidental overdose of promethazine and codeine cough syrup coupled with a preexisting sleep apnea condition. Defined by Anonymous via web December 4 at 07:23 UTC
Dec 4	+8 minutes	Wtf is this? Defined by Anonymous via web December 4 at 06:56 UTC