The UGK rapper is in mourning as it's revealed that the former Screwed Up Click member passed away after a video surfaced showing the 45-year-old passing out mid-performance in Beaumont, Texas.
- Jun 18, 2023
AceShowbiz - Bun B has paid tribute to Big Pokey after the latter died following onstage collapse. Confirming his fellow Houston rap star's death, the UGK rapper has taken to social media to express his grief and shock at his friend's untimely passing.
On Sunday, June 18, Bun B posted on his Instagram account a photograph of Big Pokey and wrote, "I wasn't ready for this. 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," he continued to remember the late Houston legend. "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."
In another post, Bun B urged fans to honor Big Pokey's legacy by streaming his songs. "Let's get on all the streaming platforms and make this the number one album in the country today. Jump on @youtube @spotify @applemusic @tidal @pandora and anywhere else for the legend @sucbigpokey today," he implored. "Let's send his family a message that we loved him! Long Live Big Pokey!"
Bun B wasn't the only rapper mourning Big Pokey's death. A$AP Bari took to the comments section to express his disbelief, "F**k noooo not pooooo." Slim Thug posted on his own Instagram page, "#RIPBIGPOKEY Sad day in the city. Htown legend [three crown emojis] SUC HOF. Hardest Pit. Prayers to his family [three prayer hand emojis]. Prayers to SUC [three prayer hand emojis]."
Trae Tha Truth added, "I got that call last night and was lost bro... I sat and layed here Staring in tha dark. All i could do is pray God Take you under his Wing... This s**t Unreal... I Thank you For The Call a few weeks Ago & I Will Keep my Word... Love ya bro... You Always Remained Solid , You One Of Tha Greatest To Do It.. [broken heart emoji, blue emoji, praying hands emoji]. #RIPBigPokey #SUC4Life."
"This one hurt #RIPBIGPOKEY," King Kyle Lee wrote. "I went from being a fan to being on a song with you. I can't believe your last post is with me on it. The love you showed me was unmatched. Thank you for being so solid & an all around stand up individual. The hardest in the litter [bicep curl emoji]. Forever Sensi [praying hands emoji]."
It's currently unclear what caused Big Pokey's death, but a video surfaced earlier on Sunday morning, showing the 45-year-old passing out on stage mid-performance in Beaumont, Texas. He was performing on Saturday night and standing on what appears to be a two-story stage when he suddenly let out a big breath into the microphone and started to tip backwards, completely loosing his footing and falling hard onto the stage.
Everyone started to panic and a woman, who claimed she's a nurse, rushed to his side and tried to administer aid. Reports say EMS showed up a little after midnight and that he was transported to a hospital, where he eventually died.
