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Houston hip-hop community celebrates the life of Big Pokey at memorial service

Members of the Houston hip-hop community said their goodbyes and celebrated the life of local hero Big Pokey at a memorial service over the weekend.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 3, 2023

Friends and family gather for the funeral of Houston rapper Big Pokey

Family and friends gathered at the funeral over the weekend for Houston rapper Big Pokey, an original member of the pioneering group Screwed Up Click

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023

Houston rapper Big Pokey dies after collapsing during Texas show

A local justice of the peace in Jefferson County, where Milton Powell (aka Big Pokey) was performing when he collapsed Sunday, said an autopsy to determine the cause of death was pending.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 19, 2023

Houston rapper Big Pokey dies at age 48

Pioneer of the ‘chopped-and-screwed’ approach to hip-hop, the musician was once a part of Houston’s Screwed Up Click

The Guardian - US · Jun 18, 2023

Big Pokey dead at 45 after 'struggling to breathe' and 'collapsing during performance'

American rapper Big Pokey has died at the age 45 after ‘struggling to breathe’ and collapsing during a live performance in Texas

Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2023