The former MTV star passed away on Tuesday, May 9, but there hasn't been any official statement regarding his cause of death.
- May 10, 2017
AceShowbiz -
Christopher Boykin a.k.a. Big Black has passed away at the age of 45. The entertainer was known for starring on MTV's hit reality show, "Rob & Big", along with professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek. He was both Rob's bodyguard and best friend.
TMZ reported that Chris died on Tuesday morning, May 9. There hasn't been any official statement regarding his cause of death, but people close to Chris claimed that he died of heart attack. His pal Rob also hasn't said anything on social media.
"Rob & Big" followed the daily lives of Chris and Rob as they tried to complete certain missions that included attempting to break Guinness World Record, exorcising their house and installing an ATM. The show earned a spin-off titled "Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory", on which Chris often made appearances.
Fellow MTV star Chanel West Coast tweeted regarding his death. She wrote, "RIP @BigBlack. My heart is crushed. I'll remember all the times you made me laugh and my prayers go out to your family."
RIP @BigBlack. My heart is crushed. I'll remember all the times you made me laugh and my prayers go out to your family â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ¼ðŸ˜¢
— Chanel (@chanelwestcoast) May 10, 2017
Last month, Chris posted a photo of him and Rob on Instagram, reminiscing their days together. In the photo, the two posed for the camera with their pets, a mini horse named Mini Horse and a bulldog named Meaty. "#tbt The Team... Meaty, Mini G, Rob & Big Legendary... Rob & Big 06-08," he wrote in the caption.
