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Houston Rap Royalty and Loved Ones Gather to Lay Big Pokey to Rest

Big Pokey, a legendary member of the Screwed Up Click and a prominent figure in Houston's rap scene, was laid to rest in a funeral attended by Texas rap royalty, including Paul Wall, Trae Tha Truth, Slim Thug, and others. The funeral service took place in Houston and was also attended by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. Big Pokey, known for his contributions to the track "June 27th Freestyle" and his appearance on Paul Wall's hit single "Sittin' Sidewayz," passed away at the age of 48 after collapsing during a live performance.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

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Houston Rapper Big Pokey Laid to Rest in Private Funeral

Houston rapper Big Pokey, a founding member of the Screwed Up Click, was laid to rest a week after collapsing and dying during a performance. The cause of death is still unknown. The funeral service took place in Houston and was attended by notable figures such as Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and rappers Paul Wall, Trae Tha Truth, and Slim Thug. Big Pokey, whose real name was Milton Powell, was known for his contributions to the "chopped and screwed" music style. He released several albums throughout his career and collaborated with artists like Paul Wall and Megan Thee Stallion.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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

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.

via KTRK-TV|

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Houston's City Hall hosts celebration of life for late rapper Big Pokey.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday evening to honor the Houston rap legend Big Pokey who died last week. The Community Celebration will be held on the grounds of the City of Houston City Hall and is family-friendly with no entry fee. The event will include food trucks and a presentation that will honor the life of one of the most influential members of the Houston rap community.

via KTRK-TV|

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Houston City Hall to Host Celebration of Life for Late Rapper Big Pokey

A Community Celebration of Life for Houston rap legend Big Pokey, who passed away last Sunday, will be held at Houston City Hall on Sunday at 6 p.m. The event will be free to the public and will feature food trucks, music by DJ Big Tho, and a presentation. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair.

via KPRC Click2Houston|

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Uncertainty Surrounds Cause of Death for Houston Rapper Big Pokey

The preliminary autopsy results for Houston rapper Big Pokey, who died suddenly on June 18, have proved inconclusive. Justice of the Peace Tom Gillam III has ordered a full toxicology panel in Dallas, which could take months to receive. The Texas rap community, including Bun B, is mourning the loss of the Screwed Up Click rapper. Big Pokey collapsed on stage during a Juneteenth performance in Beaumont, Texas, and the cause of his death is still unknown.

via HipHopDX|

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Houston Rapper Big Pokey Dies Suddenly at Juneteenth Show.

Big Pokey, a popular Texas rapper and original member of Houston’s pioneering Screwed Up Click, died at the age of 48 after collapsing while performing at a Juneteenth show in Beaumont, Texas. Pokey was known for his contributions to the development of the chopped and screwed music style, which became synonymous with Houston. He leaves behind a wife and three college-aged children.

via The Associated Press|

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Houston mourns the loss of pioneering rapper Big Pokey.

Houston rapper Big Pokey, whose real name was Milton Powell, died at the age of 48 after collapsing on stage in Texas. He was one of the original members of the hip-hop collective "Screwed Up Click" and helped usher in the chopped and screwed music genre. Tributes poured in from fellow rappers and fans, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Bun B, who called him one of the "most naturally talented artists in the city." The cause of death has yet to be released.

via CBS News|

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Remembering Houston Rapper Big Pokey: Tributes Pour In After His Sudden Death.

Houston rapper Big Pokey, a member of the Screwed Up Click collective, died at the age of 48 after collapsing during a show in Texas. The cause of death is pending an autopsy. Big Pokey is credited with elevating Houston's hip-hop scene and was well-loved by his family, friends, and fans. Tributes from other artists, including Bun B, poured in across social media.

via ABC News|

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Houston Rapper Big Pokey Passes Away After On-Stage Collapse.

Big Pokey, an early member of the Houston hip-hop collective Screwed Up Click and a pioneer of the "chopped-and-screwed" style, has died. He rose to prominence in the early 1990s as a member of Screwed Up Click, led by the innovative DJ Screw. The group helped lay the groundwork for the "chopped-and-screwed" style, a Southern hip-hop tactic of slowing down the tempo of a track. Big Pokey released four studio albums after "The Hardest Pit in the Litter" debuted in 1999. He was featured on Megan Thee Stallion's 2022 album "Traumazine."

via NBC News|

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Houston Rapper Big Pokey Dies Onstage at 48.

Rapper Big Pokey, real name Milton Powell, has died at the age of 45 after collapsing on stage in Texas. The artist was a member of the Screwed Up Click rap collective and hailed from the city of Houston. Fellow rappers and fans paid tribute to him on social media, with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner saying his "presence was larger than life in helping to catapult our hip hop scene nationally."

via CNN|

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Houston Rapper Big Pokey Dies Onstage at 48.

Rapper Big Pokey, real name Milton Powell, has died at the age of 48 after collapsing during a performance in Texas. Powell was a founding member of the Screwed Up Click, an influential hip-hop collective of Houston-based artists, and helped pioneer the city's "chopped-and-screwed" sound. He charted in the Billboard Hot 100 when he appeared on the Paul Wall single Sittin Sidewayz in 2005. Various artists, including Juice J, Slim Thug and Lil Flip, have paid tribute to Powell.

via BBC|

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Houston Rapper Big Pokey Dies Onstage at 48.

Houston rapper Big Pokey, a member of the influential hip-hop collective Screwed Up Click, has died at the age of 45 after collapsing onstage during a show in Texas. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Big Pokey was known for his solo work, including his 1999 debut album "The Hardest Pit in the Litter," and collaborated with fellow Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion on her 2022 record "Traumazine." Tributes have poured in from the hip-hop community, including from Bun B, who called Big Pokey "one of the most naturally talented artists in the city."

via Los Angeles Times|

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Houston Rapper Big Pokey Dies After Collapsing Onstage at 45 or 48

Houston rapper Big Pokey, a foundational member of the Houston rap scene with the group Screw Up Click, died at the age of 45 after collapsing on stage while performing at a bar in Beaumont. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but died soon after. Big Pokey gained prominence for his 1999 debut solo album, “The Hardest Pit in the Litter,” and released numerous albums and collaborations over the years, including his most recent album, “Sensei.” Fellow Houston rappers paid tribute to the immensely talented and low-key artist, who was described as a pillar of the city's music scene.

via New York Post |

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Houston Rapper Big Pokey Dies at 48 After Onstage Collapse.

Houston rapper and member of the Screwed Up Click, Big Pokey, has died at the age of 45. The rapper reportedly collapsed at his show in Beaumont, Texas. Big Pokey was one of the original members of the Screwed Up Click, and appeared on some of DJ Screw's earlier releases before embarking on his own rap career. Fellow Houston legend and Screwed Up associate Bun B paid tribute to Big Pokey on Instagram, calling him "one of the most naturally talented artists in the city."

via Rolling Stone|

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