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Boykin was best known for his role in MTV’s Rob & Dig with his co-star and buddy Rob Dyrdek, also appeared on MTV Guy Code and MTV Snack Off. The reality TV star was also featured in a skateboarding video game ‘Skate’ and it’s sequel, ‘Skate’ 2 and appeared on a handful of episodes of comedy clip show, ‘Ridiculousnesss.’
He appeared on a number of other realities shows from 2003 to 2015.
His co-stars and celebs took to social media to remember Boykin:
RIP @BigBlack. My heart is crushed. I’ll remember all the times you made me laugh and my prayers go out to your family ❤️🙏🏼😢— Chanel (@chanelwestcoast) May 10, 2017
Big Black 😭😰 #rip— Kail Lowry (@KailLowry) May 10, 2017
Rest In Peace, Big Black, from Rob & Big 🙏🏼 https://t.co/e2ujLTRD11 pic.twitter.com/cs30O4LR8W— Hip Hops Revival (@hiphopsrevival) May 10, 2017
Rip Christopher “Big Black” Boykins— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) May 10, 2017
An official confirmation on the cause of death has not been revealed yet, but it is reported that he suffered from a heart attack.
Boykin, 45, is survived by his daughter, 9-year-old Isis Rae Boykin.