Rapper Big Pokey Collapsed. Last Video. Cause of death revealed
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Access News Houston rap legend Big Pokey has died aged just 48 after he collapsed while performing in Texas.
The 'Sittin' Sideways' star — whose real name is Milton Powell — passed away on Saturday after video showed him falling backwards while rapping at a show in Beaumont, Texas.
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.''
Big Pokey had earlier been seen performing a Juneteenth show at Pour 09 Bar in Beaumont, where he was filmed with a microphone in his hand when he suddenly collapsed.
A crowd soon gathered around him, with one woman claiming to be a nurse rushing to his side.
Beaumont police were then dispatched to the bar to assist fire and EMS crews at around 12.03am Sunday morning. according to 12 News Now.
The rapper was then rushed to St. Elizabeth hospital, where he died, Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Judge Tom Gillam III told the local news station.
Big Pokey was a member of Screwed Up Circle, a group of Houston-based rappers.
He began his rap career with Houston producer DJ Screw in the early 1990s and was featured on the DJ's landmark mixtape June 27 Freestyle.
Big Pokey then released his own full-length album Hardest Pit in the Litter in 1999.
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