Christopher “Big Black” Boykin, who starred on MTV’s Rob & Big, died of a heart attack on Tuesday at the age of 45.
Boykin starred opposite professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek on the reality series from 2006–08, which launched the 6 ft., 6 in. security guard into the world of entertainment television. Survived by his ex-wife Shannon and his 9-year-old daughter Isis Rae, here’s a look back at Boykin’s life over the years, both on and off screen.
Humble Beginnings
Boykin grew up in the small town of Wiggins, Mississippi. After graduation, he went on to work odd jobs, often juggling two or three at the same time.
Boykin starred opposite professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek on the reality series from 2006–08, which launched the 6 ft., 6 in. security guard into the world of entertainment television. Survived by his ex-wife Shannon and his 9-year-old daughter Isis Rae, here’s a look back at Boykin’s life over the years, both on and off screen.
Humble Beginnings
Boykin grew up in the small town of Wiggins, Mississippi. After graduation, he went on to work odd jobs, often juggling two or three at the same time.
- 5/10/2017
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
Christopher “Big Black” Boykin, best known for starring as one half of MTV’s Rob & Big, died Tuesday morning at the age of 45, his reps confirm to TMZ. No official cause of death is known at this time.
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Boykin starred opposite skateboarder Rob Dyrdek in the reality series Rob & Big from 2006 to 2008; in addition to being Dyrdek’s best friend, Boykin also served as his bodyguard.
Following his time on Rob & Big, Boykin appeared on several other MTV shows, including Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory, Ridiculousness, Guy Code and Snack Off.
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Boykin starred opposite skateboarder Rob Dyrdek in the reality series Rob & Big from 2006 to 2008; in addition to being Dyrdek’s best friend, Boykin also served as his bodyguard.
Following his time on Rob & Big, Boykin appeared on several other MTV shows, including Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory, Ridiculousness, Guy Code and Snack Off.
- 5/10/2017
- TVLine.com
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