Christopher Boykin

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Christopher Boykin
Big Black in June 2010 in Los Angeles
Born(1972-01-13)January 13, 1972
DiedMay 9, 2017(2017-05-09) (aged 45)
Cause of deathMyocardial infarction
Other names"Big Black" Boykin
Occupation(s)CEO, musician, television personality
Years active2002–2013
Spouse(s)
Shannon Turley
(m. 2008; div. 2009)
Children1
Websitedowork.com

Christopher "Big Black" Boykin (January 13, 1972 – May 9, 2017) was an American entertainer and musician. He was best known for his role on MTV's Rob & Big, which followed him and his co-star, skateboarder Rob Dyrdek. He was born in Raleigh, Mississippi.

Boykin died on May 9, 2017 in Plano, Texas from heart failure after being hospitalized for a heart attack at the age of 45.[1][2]

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  1. Stedman, Alex (May 9, 2017). "Christopher 'Big Black' Boykin, 'Rob & Big' Star, Dies at 45". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  2. Report: Christopher Boykin Died of Heart Failure

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