Fellow legendary Houston rapper, Bun B first made the announcement on his Instagram with a somber caption to Big Pokey, known for hits like 'Sittin' Sideways,' describing him as a 'Low key, humble mountain of a man who moved with honor and respect.'
SEE OUR 2021 INTERVIEW:Details on Pokey, whose real name is Milton Powell, and what led up to his passing have not been released, as of this writing. However, several reports and videos circulating social media show the "Sittin' Sideways" rapper collapsed on stage during a performance in Beaumont. He was 45.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 08: Big Pokey sand Paul Wall at the Lil KeKe Legends Only Listening Party Dinner at Five Central Houston on February 08, 2022 in Houston, Texas. on Instagram"Low key, humble mountain of a man who moved with honor and respect. He was easy to love and hard to hate," Bun B said in the caption. "There will never be another and will be missed dearly.
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