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The Resume

    (August 4, 1918-April 30, 1992)
    Born in United States
    Birth name was Robert Lee Maupin
    Pimped in Chicago, Illinois
    Died of liver failure at 73
    Author of 'Pimp: The Story of My Life (1967)' and 'Trick Baby (1967)'

Why he might be annoying:

    He pimped out women.
    He spent several years in the Midwest's most notorious prisons.
    He shot up heroin.
    He married a lady two decades his junior.
    He took a photo with Charles Manson's portrait in the background.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He grew up impoverished.
    He got tired of being part of 'the game' and retired to be a fertilizer salesman.
    He acquired his nickname from displaying a cool demeanor while under pressure.
    He inspired hip hop artists such as Ice Cube and Ice-T.
    His tales of urban life made him one of the best-selling African-American authors.

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 29 Votes: 75.86% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 38 Votes: 68.42% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 67 Votes: 73.13% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 34 Votes: 67.65% Annoying