Milton Powell, aka "Big Pokey," died Sunday in Beaumont, Texas. He was 45
The Houston-area rapper was performing at a local bar when he reportedly suffered a medical issue.
As is customary for major events at the venue, authorities were already on scene at the Pour90 Bar & Rooftop lounge when dispatch received a call for an "unconscious person," according to public information officer Haley Morrow.
GLENDA JACKSON, TWO-TIME OSCAR WINNER, DEAD AT 87
"We had officers there on scene," Morrow said. "It was 11:57 p.m. when we received a 911 call for an unconscious person."
