Remembering Big Pokey: A Tribute to the Legendary Houston Rapper's Enduring Legacy

The music industry mourns the tragic loss of a true icon as the legendary Houston rapper, Big Pokey, breathes his last after collapsing during a live performance. Fondly remembered for his mesmerizing lyrical prowess and distinct artistic vision, Big Pokey's untimely departure has sent shockwaves through the hearts of fans worldwide. As tributes pour in from fellow artists, friends, and admirers alike, his indelible legacy stands as a testament to his immense contributions to the rap genre. In this somber moment, we reflect on the life and impact of this beloved artist.

The Legacy of Big Pokey: Big Pokey, born Milton Powell, emerged as a prominent figure in Houston's rap scene during the 1990s. With his unique style, he captured the attention of listeners and garnered a dedicated fan base that revered him for his raw authenticity and thought-provoking lyrics. His commanding stage presence and powerful storytelling abilities propelled him to the forefront of Southern hip-hop, making him an influential force in shaping the genre's evolution.

Musical Brilliance and Collaborations: Throughout his career, Big Pokey's discography resonated with fans, embodying the essence of Houston's rap culture. His debut album, "Hardest Pit in the Litter," showcased his lyrical dexterity and garnered critical acclaim. Pokey's subsequent releases, including "D-Game 2000" and "Evacuation Notice," further solidified his status as a rap legend, solidifying his presence in the hearts and minds of his audience.

Moreover, Big Pokey's collaborative efforts were equally significant. He frequently collaborated with other Houston rap luminaries, including the legendary DJ Screw and members of the Screwed Up Click, such as Lil' Keke and Big Hawk. These collaborations resulted in memorable tracks that became anthems within the rap community and demonstrated his versatility as an artist.

A Life Cut Short: Tragedy struck on that fateful night as Big Pokey collapsed during a live performance, leaving the audience and his fellow artists in shock. Despite immediate medical attention, his passing was a heartbreaking reality that cast a shadow over the music industry. The loss of such an influential figure is felt deeply, not only by his loved ones but by the legions of fans who admired and respected him.

Tributes and Remembrances: As news of Big Pokey's untimely demise spread, tributes and expressions of grief poured in from all corners of the music world. Fellow artists and friends shared heartfelt messages on social media, expressing their sorrow and honouring his memory. These tributes highlight the profound impact Big Pokey had on his peers and the industry, illustrating the extent of his influence.

Looking Ahead: While the music industry mourns the loss of Big Pokey, his spirit and contributions will forever be ingrained in the annals of rap history. His ability to connect with listeners through his introspective lyrics and authentic storytelling was a testament to his artistry. As fans continue to cherish his music, the void left by his absence serves as a reminder of his immense talent and the legacy he leaves behind.

Social perspectives on gender difference in terms of LGBTQ

Human as we say to ourselves is one of the species on this planet who dominate over all other organisms in terms of pyramid of intelligence. As we are progressing with technology we are more exploring ourselves and we can say we are dissecting our own selves. LGBTQ which is being abbreviated as Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer has become an internet jargon and has spread between internet user community.

Let's understand what this does mean to socially accepted common people. Lesbian means a woman who is attracted towards a woman whereas Gay means a man who is attracted towards a man. Bisexual are man/woman who are attracted towards both the genders where as Transgenders are any gender that doesn't align with the gender that person was assigned at birth.

From nature's point of context, these are also types of sexual orientations along with our common sexual orientations which we call heterosexual. But the irony is socially these persons are treated as abnormalities and are not accepted. Since ages, societies are treating them as community leftovers or nature's manufacturing defects. These type of thought process also got fuel from our entertainment industry projects where in a movie they are being projected as always begging and not acceptable among the common people. If one observes a child who is unaware of these differences, the child will treat the uncommonly sexually oriented person like any other normal person. The seed of thought is being put into a growing child by their elders and later by external sources like movies and videos. Now think of a planet where heterosexual humans are few in number and LGBTQ humans are more abundant, can you imagine what will happen when they start treating heterosexuals as leftovers or manufacturing defects. They are facing social bullying since ages and this is not stopping at all. These people also become victim of sexual offenders who asks sexual preferences instead of money. Knowing the future consequences, people of this community forcefully take up these activities as their bread & butter.

Inferring to solutions, we have to start awareness among our communities that these people should be treated normal like us. They also have feeling and wishes which need to be acknowledged like normal human rather laughing at them or truncating them from the scene. We have to stop publishing entertainment contents where its being projected that they always begs and run their livelihoods. Along with these we have to accept their marriages as any other marriage. We must allow them to apply for the workplaces and jobs. Government can also takes steps to make their eduction free or some sort of support till they become skilled of their choice. Though few people have moved forward to address the problem, but we need more intervention from our society towards LGBTQ community people in order to address their problems and support their progress.

On Saturday morning I, Shrinivas Patil, Priyanka Rana,  and Pallavi Patil went for Tarkarli Beach for 2 days vacation. The journey was long about 470 kms. We took a SUV for this. The driver was very nice. He waited in between the journey few a times. We reached there by 1530 hrs and then freshen up. Went to beach played in water a lot. As Shri was having allergic to salt water, he stayed back on the beach. We returned back to resort by 1900 hrs. We took bath and had some snacks. Then went back to beach for sometime. Came back at 2200 hrs. Had dinner, and that too was veg dish. Only I had the sea food. Some sort of fish I could not recognize. We then walked on the beach till 0000 hrs. Came back and went for sleep. In the meantime, there were some guys who was staying beside a room of us. Shri heard them telling that these two girls will become nude and will have sex as we were in the same room. What the fuck!!! How they can think that...that is obvious because they are unable to do that that's why..!! Their thinking was limited. Shri and I was very angry and was planning to have some fight but then we thought that we have girls with us and that will hamper the whole trip. So ignored the situation. We woke up 0600 hrs in the Sunday morning and went for the boat ride. That was an amazing experience. I saw one dolphin jumping out of the water and in total I saw 3 - 4 dolphins. We went to Tsunami island. There we had a great time. We have done the Bumper ride. I had a first time experience of that. We also had the Banana ride that was too good. Pallavi was so scared of that...she was repeatedly threatening me saying if something happens then she will not talk to me for ever. Though she drank few liters of salt water but she was happy with the ride. We went back to the resort after the amazing ride. Had bath and got ready for the check out. We started back at 1400 hrs on Sunday. We had food in a hotel and then me and Shrinivas brought some dry prawns. We reached pune by 0000 hrs on Monday. The whole trip was so amazing. By the way, Priyanka was telling repeatedly a word called Chivalry or something.....related to manner or something.