Big Pokey, an early member of the Houston hip-hop collective Screwed Up Click and a pioneer of the 'chopped-and-screwed' style, died Sunday, according to a statement on his Instagram account.
"It is with deep sadness that we share of the news of the passing of our beloved Milton 'Big Pokey' Powell," the statement said."He was well loved by his family, his friends, and his loyal fans."
"In the coming days," the statement added,"we will release information about his celebration of life and how the public can pay their respects." "Low key, humble mountain of a man who moved with honor and respect," Bun B said."He was easy to love and hard to hate. He’d pull up, do what he had to do and head home."in a tweet
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