Chris Kelly and rappers who died from a drug overdose

Pimp C

Pimp C

In 2007, legendary rapper Pimp C, who was one-half of the group UGK, died from respiratory depression due to an accidental overdose of “lean” a.k.a “syrup” and “purple drank,” which is a combination of promethazine and codeine (from prescription-strength cough syrup) mixed with a soft drink and candy.


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