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P.I.M.P.
Words // Charlamagne Tha God
One thing about Charleston is that a lot of
artists in the booth are really in the streets
living what they spit. One artist is trying to
be known more for the records he writes
than the criminal record the system has
written up on him.
P.I.M.P. Peace G! What the Mixx Is
I’m good family, just chilling, keeping it real,
and staying as fresh as I can.
Glad to hear that, homie, especially since
the day we’re doing this interview is a day
before you’re scheduled to go in and do a
six year bid. How much is that weighing on
you
Any time away from your family and close
friends is gonna fuck with your mind a
little but I knew what I was doing and the
consequences, so like the real G that I am,
I man up and take my charge, keep my
mouth closed, and come home. It doesn’t
deter me at all because I never gave up on
anything. I’ll always follow my dreams and
rapping is one of them. Six years is a long
time but I don’t fall under the 85% law so I’ll
be eligible for parole after a year. Plus I only
get better with time, like some good wine.
You are one of the more socially conscious
rappers in South Carolina. Are your experiences
in the system what prompted you to
put some truth in these babies’ brains
Yes, because I’m a real dude. If I said it,
I’ve done it, but it ain’t about that. I know
young black kids listen to my music. I have
3 kids from the ages of 4
to 14 and I would never let
my kids do some of the shit
I’ve done. It’s my obligation
to give them some real
game that’s gonna benefit
them. A muthafucker told
you a lie if they said being
in jail is cool or being
dead or being somewhere
strung out on drugs is
cool.
as your brother
Chuck T is a real good dude. I love him
to death and if anyone fucks with him I’m
do something stupid and go back to jail.
(laughs) I’m joking, but I respect his opinion.
He never tells me something I did was
straight tight; he always lets me know what
I can improve on. I believe that has helped
me become a well-rounded rapper, because
I know how to take constructive criticism.
So you’re featured on South Carolina The
Album with one of my favorite records, period,
“Fishhead.” Explain “Fishhead” for those
outside of Charleston who don’t understand
why that’s a term we don’t like.
People outside of Charleston use it in a
negative way because they say we eat
fish with everything. Charleston is a port
city, so you could expect that. But come to
Charleston and get some of this good fish.
Try Ernie’s downtown on Remount Rd. or
Bertha’s Kitchen, but just don’t call nobody
Fishhead or you might get hurt.
I know that you have a lot of material that
you’re planning to release while you’re
incarcerated. Give us a rundown of what to
expect.
You can expect that real music from me
– fire lyrics, stimulating tracks, unique
swag. I’m tell you ‘bout the game, not only
the good side but the bad side as well. I’m
touch on some political issues. I consider
myself intelligent so I’m always talk about
something positive. Communication rules
the nation. //
DJ Chuck T is your blood
brother. What are the
benefits of having one of
the most influential DJs
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