The American rapper Big Pokey has died this Sunday at the age of 45, after collapsing on stage in the middle of his performance in a bar in the town of Beaumont (Texas), as confirmed by the musician’s representative in a statement sent to Los Angeles. Times.
“It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Milton ‘Big Pokey’ Powell,” he said in his letter, although the cause of death was not specified.
The news has shocked his family and fans: “He was very loved by his family, his friends and his loyal fans. In the coming days, we will be posting information about the life story of him and how the public can pay their respects to him. We ask that you respect his family and his privacy during this difficult time.”
News of Big Pokey’s death was confirmed shortly after a video of the rapper collapsing mid-performance during his show in Beaumont went viral.
In that clip, you can see how the artist is preparing to continue singing, when he falls to the ground a few seconds later. Quickly, the staff and a security agent take an interest in him and try to help him, contacting the emergency services.
Milton Powell, better known as Big Pokey, was one of the original members of the influential Houston hip-hop collective Screwed Up Click. Among other works, the solo album The Hardest Pit in the Litter stands out.
