Houston rap legend Huge Pokey, born Milton Powell, is lifeless at 45. His passing was sudden because it occurred after he collapsed whereas acting on stage in Beaumont, TX.
Video footage of his Saturday evening efficiency (June 17) at Pour 09 Bar exhibits Pokey rapping however then gasping for breath and falling on his again. Reportedly, a nurse who was within the crowd administered CPR earlier than he was taken to a neighborhood hospital, however sadly he died.
“It’s with deep disappointment that we share the information of the passing of our beloved Milton ‘Huge Pokey’ Powell. Huge Pokey handed away on June 18, 2023. He was nicely liked by his household, his pals, and his loyal followers,” learn a press release from a consultant confirming his demise. “Within the coming days, we are going to launch details about his celebration of life and the way the general public will pay their respects. We ask that you just respect his household and their privateness throughout this troublesome time. Huge Pokey will endlessly be ‘The Hardest Pit within the Litter!’”
Huge Pokey was a member of the Screwed Up Click on and a beloved member of the Houston rap scene.
“I wasn’t prepared for this. One of the naturally proficient artists within the metropolis,” stated Bun B in a message he posted on Instagram shortly after studying of Pokey’s demise. “Low key, humble mountain of a person who moved with honor and respect. He was straightforward to like and onerous to hate. He’d pull up, do what he needed to do and head house. One of many pillars of our metropolis. If coronary heart of gold was an individual. Iconic member of the SUC. There’ll by no means be one other and will likely be missed dearly. We love and honor you Sensei. Relaxation in heaven.”
RIP Huge Pokey.
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