Big Pokey goes to the Lil KeKe Legends Only Listening Party Dinner at Five Central Houston on Feb. 8, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
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Big Pokey has actually passed away, a rep for the Houston rap artist validates to Billboard. He was 45.
A pillar on the neighborhood hip-hop scene in Houston, Big Pokey — whose genuine name is Milton Powell — broke down on phase Saturday evening (June 17) throughout an efficiency at Pour 09 Bar in Beaumont, Texas, according to local news stations. He was hurried to the medical facility, where he died. His reason of fatality is pending.
An “in loving memory of” declaration shared on Big Pokey’s official Instagram account Sunday evening reviews: “It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Milton ‘Big Pokey’ Powell. Big Pokey passed away on June 18, 2023. He was well-loved by his family, his friends, and his loyal fans. In the coming days, we will release information about his celebration of life and how the public can pay their respects. We ask that you respect his family and their privacy during this difficult time. Big Pokey will forever be ‘The Hardest Pit in the Litter.’”
Pour 09 Bar created in an update on Facebook, “We would like everyone to send their prayers to Big Pokey and his family. Out of respect for those involved we will not be commenting on the incident to allow his family and friends ample time to mourn and make a statement when they are ready. This is a tragedy that no one expected and only our prayers go out to his family and friends.”
Big Pokey went down 6 unabridged workshop cds throughout his profession, starting with Hardest Pit in the Litter in 1999. His latest cd, Sensei, was launched in 2021.
In 2005, the rap artist signed up with Paul Wall on the solitary “Sittin’ Sidewayz,” which charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
“The City of Houston and I extend our prayers and condolences to our own Screwed Up Click legendary rapper #BigPokey family and friends,” Sylvester Turner, mayor of the city of Houston, tweeted on Sunday, describing neighborhood hip-hop cumulative Screwed Up Click. “Though many called him ‘low key,’ his presence was larger than life in helping to catapult our hip hop scene nationally. We are grateful.”
Bun B, additionally based out of Houston as well as component of Screwed Up Click, commemorated Big Pokey on Instagram: “I wasn’t ready for this,” he claimed. “One of the most naturally talented artists in the city. Low key, humble mountain of a man who moved with honor and respect. He was easy to love and hard to hate. He’d pull up, do what he had to do and head home. One of the pillars of our city. If heart of gold was a person. Iconic member of the SUC. There will never be another and will be missed dearly. We love and honor you Sensei. Rest in heaven.”
In another post, Bun B urged others to pay attention to Big Pokey’s Sensei. “Let’s get on all the streaming platforms and make this the number one album in the country today. Jump on @youtube @spotify @applemusic @tidal @pandora and anywhere else for the legend @sucbigpokey today. Let’s send his family a message that we loved him! Long Live Big Pokey!”
The City of Houston as well as I expand our petitions as well as acknowledgements to our very own Screwed Up Click epic rap artist #BigPokey friends and family.
Though numerous called him “low key”, his existence was impressive in assisting to catapult our hip jump scene across the country.
