Houston Rapper Big Pokey Laid to Rest After Collapsing on Stage

Houston Rapper Big Pokey Laid to Rest After Collapsing on Stage

Houston rapper Big Pokey was laid to rest on Sunday, one week after he collapsed on stage and died during a performance.

The 48-year-old rapper, whose real name was Milton Powell, was a founding member of the Screwed Up Click, a rap collective led by DJ Screw. The group is credited with developing the “chopped and screwed” music style, which involves slowing down and pitching down the tempo of rap songs.

Pokey collapsed on stage in Beaumont, Texas, on June 18. A video of the incident shows him taking a breath and then falling backward. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The cause of death has not been released. A preliminary autopsy report was inconclusive.

Pokey’s funeral was held at Fountain of Praise church in Houston on Saturday. Among the attendees were Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, and rappers Paul Wall, Trae Tha Truth, and Slim Thug.

Pokey was a well-respected figure in the Houston hip-hop community. He released his debut album, “The Hardest Pit in the Litter,” in 1999. He went on to release several more albums, including “D-Game” (2000) and “Da Sky’s Da Limit” (2002).

He also collaborated with a number of other rappers, including Paul Wall, Lil Keke, and Megan Thee Stallion.

Pokey’s death is a major loss for the Houston hip-hop community. He was a talented rapper and a respected figure in the scene. He will be remembered for his music and his contributions to the culture.

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