Rapper Big Pokey Dies At Age 45 After Collapsing On Stage Mid Performance
etcanada.comBig Pokey (aka Melvin Powell) has passed away at age 45. The Houston rapper was performing on stage in Beaumont, Texas on Saturday, when he collapsed on stage and died shortly afterwards. READ MORE: Two-Time Oscar Winner Glenda Jackson, Who Mixed Acting With Politics, Dies At 87 According to Deadline, a cause of death has not yet been determined.
Video footage shows the artist falling on his back amid his performance. A nurse in the crowd administered CPR and Big Pokey was rushed to hospital, however he died shortly after.
The “Sittin’ Sideways” rapper was a founding member of the group Screw up Click. READ MORE: Cormac McCarthy, Award-Winning Author Of ‘No Country For Old Men,’ Dies At 89 Big Pokey’s representatives confirmed his death to Deadline in a statement which read, “Big Pokey passed away … 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.
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