2023-06-19 06:27:30
According to information relayed by the American site The Hollywood Reporter, rapper Big Pokey died this weekend at the age of 45 following collapsing on stage. The causes of death are not known at this time.
A real tragedy. Milton Powell, known on the American rap scene as Big Pokey, and one of the founding members of the Screwed Up Click collective, died following collapsing on stage during a concert in the town of Beaumont, Texas, Saturday evening, confirms the American site The Hollywood Reporter. He was 45 years old. The causes of his death are not known at this time. A video circulating on the Internet shows him grabbing the microphone in front of the audience, taking a breath, and falling backwards.
The news of his death was confirmed by his relatives on his Instagram page. His representatives specified that an autopsy was going to be performed in order to know precisely the reasons for his death.
“It is with great 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 loved by family, friends, and loyal fans. In the coming days, we will share information regarding the celebration and how the public can pay their respects. We ask that you respect the privacy of the family during this difficult time.
The rapper had started talking regarding him in 1999 with the album D-Game. His third album, Da Sky’s Da Limit, released in 2002 had met with great success. Most recently, he had a guest appearance on Megan Thee Stallion’s track “Southside Royalty Freestyle” with Sauce Walka and Lil Keke.
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