Big Pokey‘s shocking and sudden death has left a gaping hole in Houston’s Hip Hop scene — but the preliminary results of his autopsy leave more questions than answers.
KFDM — Fox 4 Belmont received a copy of the initial results on Tuesday (June 20), and they have revealed that there were no “pathological” (meaning, due to a pre-existing medical condition or disease) causes for the rapper’s (real name Milton Powell) death.
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As a result, Justice of the Peace Tom Gillam III has ordered a full toxicology panel in Dallas, TX, to, hopefully, get more answers about what caused Big Pokey’s death.
Unfortunately, Gillam revealed that the result “could take months” to receive.
Bun B — as well as the rest of the Texas rap community — is currently in mourning over Big Pokey’s death.
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The UGK rapper took to Instagram on Sunday (June 18) to confirm the passing of the Screwed Up Click rapper.
“I wasn’t ready for this,” Bun wrote alongside a photograph of Big Pokey. “One of the most naturally talented artists in the city. Low key, humble mountain of a man who moved with honor and respect. He was easy to love and hard to hate.
“He’d pull up, do what he had to do and head home. One of the pillars of our city. If heart of gold was a person. Iconic member of the SUC. There will never be another and will be missed dearly. We love and honor you Sensei. Rest in heaven.”
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Later in the day, after Bun’s post, Big Pokey’s family shared a statement via the rapper’s official Instagram account.
“It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Milton ‘Big Pokey’ Powell,” it began. “Big Pokey passed away on June 18, 2023. He was well loved by his family, his friends, and his loyal fans.”
The statement then went on to say that the family would release information about his “celebration of life” and how the public can pay their respects in the coming days, adding: “We ask that you respect his family and their privacy during this difficult time.”
The news comes after a video started making the rounds online early Sunday morning which showed Big Pokey collapsing on stage during a Juneteenth performance at Pour 09 Bar & Rooftop in Beaumont, Texas.
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It’s not been made clear what caused the rapper to collapse during his set, but many have flooded social media to pay their respects to Big Pokey, who besides putting out his own music has featured on songs with DJ Screw, Lil Keke, Slim Thug, Lil Flip, Mike Jones, Chamillionaire, Paul Wall and many others.
