Rapper Pimp C is scheduled to be laid to rest on Thursday (December 13) in his hometown of Port Arthur, Texas.

The services, which are open to the public, will begin at 11 a.m. at the Robert A. Bowers Civic Center in Port Arthur.

The actual burial will also take place in his hometown, but only family and close friends will be allowed at the burial, who asks that fans and others respect their wish to keep it private.

Pimp C (real name: Chad Butler) was found dead in his hotel room last Tuesday (December 4) in Los Angeles, the morning after he performed alongside Too Short at the House Of Blues.

He was just 33 years of age.

Rumors and speculation have flown around since last week, but so far, the autopsy results are not available.

Pimp C's hometown of Port Arthur is located 90 miles from Houston.