The death of Underground King (UGK) co-founder Pimp C on December 4, 2007 was a shock to rap fans throughout the United States. Pimp C’s work with UGK and collaborations with other rappers helped influence rappers like Jay-Z and Kanye West. The King of Sneakers honored Pimp C’s legacy and memory recently with a pair of custom Nike Air Force Ones.  

A likeness of Pimp C in black and yellow is laid out on the right shoe. The designer used the UGK name in white and Pimp C in black set against a rich brown background on the left toe box. You can look at the picture below to see the birth and death date of Pimp C on the outside heel of the right shoe. All of the elements of a good memorial are placed on this shoe. Anyone who loves rap music and wants to honor an underrated member of the musical community can check out The King of Sneakers website.

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