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Charles Johnson, who chairs the local Juneteenth Committee, said Milton “Big Pokey” Powell, who had just turned in a rousing performance at Baytown’s Juneteenth Festival, was a local legend.
Charles Johnson, who chairs the local Juneteenth Committee, said Milton “Big Pokey” Powell, who had just turned in a rousing performance at Baytown’s Juneteenth Festival, was a local legend.
No cause was given for the death of the rapper, whose full name was Milton Powell.
Bob Levey/Getty ImagesHouston rapper Big Pokey passed away Sunday June 18 after collapsing onstage in Beaumont Texa...
The world is paying respects to Houston rap legend, Big Pokey who died while doing what he loved. He collapsed onstage, performing in Beaumont over the weekend.