Christopher "Big Black" Boykin was a member of the rapping group The Chunky Boys. Other members were Bam Bam, Zeus, and Steve OG.
Boykin who passed away Tuesday morning (May 9, 2024) was best known for the MTV series Rob & Big, opposite Rob Dyrdek.
Boykin's heart was in terrible condition for days before his death. Chris' ex-wife, Shannon Turley, told TMZ Chris was hospitalized in Plano, TX for several days while doctors monitored his heart. He'd been struggling with heart issues, and already had a defibrillator implanted in his chest.
Boykin also appeared on his friend’s follow-up MTV series Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness. He also ran a clothing line called Big Black.
Check out a few of the most memorable Rob & Big moments at EOnline.com.