mystory A Bad Day In Port Arthur: Pimp C’s Bentley Takes A Hit Jacktown Paparazzi getting the exclusive in TX? Yes, that’s right, our trusty visual reporter Jaro Vacek was on the scene when it all went down. Here’s his report from the front lines:
Mike Jones and Pimp C on set minutes before the accident
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t’s Wednesday, April 19th, 2006. I’m in Port Arthur for the last set of the video shoot for Pimp C’s single “Pourin’ Up,” which features Mike Jones and Bun B and is directed by Boomtown. Around 5 PM, after signing many autographs and taking photos with young fans, Pimp C left in a silver Bentley, followed closely by Mike Jones in black Bentley. Within moments of their departure, the policeman present on the set said something about a shooting down the street and raced off in pursuit of the shooters. Later, he found out on the police radio that Pimp C’s car was involved in an accident caused by the shooting. Five blocks away from the set, Pimp’s Bentley was smashed on the rear driver’s side when a maroon Impala ran the red-light. The Impala was being chased by another vehicle, whose occupants were shooting at it in the proximity of Pimp C and Mike Jones’ Bentleys. Even though there were many bullet holes in the Impala, no one appeared to be hit. There were no bullet holes in Pimp or Mike’s Bentleys. Pimp C’s bodyguard the 7’4” giant J.T. and his relative were taken to the hospital with minor injuries as a result of the crash. Pimp C, who was driving, was unharmed in the incident.
Bullet holes in the windshield of the Impala that ran into Pimp C’s Bentley!
The shooting was not related to Pimp C, Mike Jones, or the video shoot, as some rumors may have indicated. It appears that Pimp C was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. - Jaro Vacek www.jarovacek.com
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