Big Pokey, also known as Milton Powell, was an American rapper from Houston, Texas.
He was associated with chopped and screwed music, and was one of the original members of the Screwed Up Click.
Pokey began rapping with Houston producer DJ Screw and DJ PRIMETIME in the early 1990s, releasing songs on many of DJ Screw’s mixtapes.
He was featured on DJ Screw’s mixtape June 27th Freestyle which became a landmark album in chopped and screwed hip hop.
His first full-length album, Hardest Pit in the Litter, appeared in early 1999.
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The following year, Pokey returned with D-Game 2000, another album of mid-tempo 808-driven beats featuring several of his Houston peers as guests.
Pokey continued to release albums and mixtapes throughout the 2000s, and he remained a popular figure in the chopped and screwed scene.
He was also a successful businessman, and he founded his own record label, Mob Style Music Group.
Pokey died on June 17, 2023, at the age of 48.
He was a pioneer of chopped and screwed music, and he had a significant impact on the Houston hip hop scene. His music will continue to be enjoyed by fans for many years to come.
Big Pokey cause of death
The official cause of death for Houston rapper Big Pokey has not been released.
However, it is believed that he died of a heart attack after collapsing during a performance in Beaumont, Texas on Saturday, June 17.
Pokey was 48 years old.
His death is a major loss to the Houston hip hop community. He was a respected artist and a talented rapper. He will be missed.
In addition to his heart attack, Pokey had a history of health problems. He had been open about his battle with congestive heart failure in the past.
In a 2017 video for Royalty Capes, he complained about how his health condition had kept him from performing onstage.
It is possible that his heart attack was caused by his underlying health conditions.
However, it is also possible that it was caused by something else. The official cause of death will not be known until an autopsy is performed.
