US rapper Big Pokey dies after collapsing on stage during Texas show
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US rapper Big Pokey dies after collapsing on stage during Texas show

According to SKY, An American rapper has died after collapsing on stage during a show.

Big Pokey, whose real name was Milton Powell, was appearing at an event in Beaumont, Texas, on Saturday night when he appeared to faint or pass out.Information Guide Nigeria

Sky also reported that, Video shared on social media showed the 48-year-old falling backwards, with people rushing to help him and paramedics then performing CPR on him at the Pour09 Bar.

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Powell was taken to hospital but died on Sunday.

In a statement following his death, Powell’s spokesperson said he was “well-loved by his family, his friends, and his loyal fans”.

“Big Pokey will forever be ‘The Hardest Pit In The Litter!’,” the statement added, referencing Powell’s debut album title.NYSC Portal

Powell was a member of Screwed Up Click, an influential group of Houston-based artists.

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