Remembering DJ Screw and Big Pokey: Houston Honors Hip-Hop Icons on June 27

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DJ Screw Day in 2023 holds a deeper significance with the recent death of rapper Big Pokey, known for his contribution to DJ Screw's iconic 1996 freestyle record "June 27." The record showcased DJ Screw's unique "chopped and screwed" production style and helped put Houston's hip-hop scene on the map. Big Pokey, along with other rappers like Yungstar and Big Moe, gained recognition through their flows on the slowed-down record. In honor of Big Pokey, a one-day-only "Big Pokey" meal is being offered by Rapper Bun B's Trill Burgers, with proceeds going to his family.
- DJ Screw Day June 27: Houston hip-hop icon's freestyle record holds more importance 27 years later with Big Pokey's death KTRK-TV
- Celebration of Life for Big Pokey held at Houston City Hall KPRC Click2Houston
- Big Pokey death: Celebration of life to be held for Houston rapper by family at City Hall on 901 Bagby Street on Sunday KTRK-TV
- Trill Burgers is offering a Big Pokey Meal for one day only, June 27, in Houston Houston Chronicle
- Celebrating DJ Screw's 'June 27th' after the death of rapper Big Pokey Houston Chronicle
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