“It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Milton Powell.” with these words the Big Pokey team communicated the death rapper’s at age 45 on behalf of his family.
Death befell the musician from the Screwed Up Click collective in full performanceduring a concert he was giving at a Beaumont (Texas) venue, where the artist fainted while working.
Curiously, George Floyd, killed by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020 while on duty, was also part of the Screwed Up Click de Houston.
The reactions
Bun B, also from Screwed Up, referred to him on Instagram as “one of the pillars” y “one of the most naturally talented artists in the city” de Houston .
The mayor of his city, Houston, Sylvester Turner, said on Twitter: “The City of Houston and I extend our prayers and condolences to our own family and friends. from legendary Screwed Up Click rapper #BigPokey.”
