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Christopher Boykin Biography

Christopher Boykin also recognized as “Big Black” was an American television personality and musician. He was best known for his role in the MTV reality television series “Rob & Big”.

10 Quick Facts About Christopher Boykin

  1. Name: Christopher Boykin
  2. Age: 45 years
  3. Birthday: 13 January
  4. Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  5. Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.98m)
  6. Nationality: American
  7. Occupation: Television personality, Musician
  8. Marital Status: Married
  9. Salary: Under review
  10. Net worth: $3 million

Christopher Boykin Age

Christopher Boykin was born on January 13, 1972, in Raleigh, Mississippi, the southern U.S. Unfortunately, he died on May 9, 2017, when he was 45 years old. He was of the Capricorn birth sign.

Christopher Boykin Height

He stood at a height of 1.98m.

Christopher Boykin Wife

In 2008, Christopher Boykin married his long-time girlfriend Shannon Turley. Shannon and Boykin were blessed with a daughter on February 15 whom they named Isis Rea Boykin. His marriage, however, culminated in divorce in 2009.

However, she was the one who announced Christopher’s death on Twitter. She shared on Twitter that Big Black is everything for her and her daughter, Isis. Also, she further said that they were living together even after their divorce. Shannon explains that the reason for this was a falling death.

Christopher Boykin Daughter

Together with his spouse, Shannon Turley, Big Black had one daughter. Her daughter, Isis Rea Boykin, was born in 1998. While his father was alive, he had shared a picture on Instagram. The two were at school with some other two girls. It was Dady/s’ day at school. Isis was nine at the time of his father’s death.

Christopher Boykin Worth

Boykin had an estimated net worth of $3 million, most of which he amassed from his stint as the bodyguard on the TV show. The show was conceptualized after Boykin was hired as part of a sketch Dyrdek filmed for DC Shoes. Both of them reportedly got along very well and Dyrdek hired Boykin as his full-time bodyguard.

Christopher Boykin in a grey suit and black shirt

Christopher Boykin Navy

Boykin had served in the Navy army as a chef in the early times. Later on, he was hired by Rob Dyrdek, a professional skateboarder. His work was to protect him from security guards.

They serve chow to Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). “Rob and Big” toured the ship for an episode of their show. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick D. House Date 20 November 2007.

Big Black was a judge at the Hooters 2012 International Swimsuit Pageant.

Christopher Boykin “Rob & Big” Show

They visited studios of game developer EA Black Box in Vancouver. They managed to do motion capture for a video game. Also, they were to become the characters. In 2007, The Game, Skate was published. In season 2 of the Skate, Big Black and Dyrdex had attended.
He is known to have broken two guniess world records. First, he pilled and ate 3 bananas in a minute. Also, he ate 5 powdered donuts in 2 minutes 45 seconds. It happened in 2008. Just before the final episode of Rob & Big, MTV had premiered Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory on February 2009.
Big Black appeared in 2011 until the last aired episode. Christopher was part of the three-episode on Dydrex’s show, Ridiculousness in 2011. Also, he did guest appearances on the MTV series Guy Code and Snack Off in 2014. However, he left the show in the third season. The reason being he is starting a family.
“Rob & Big show” premiered on 4th November 2006 until 2008 April 6th. The show follows the professional lives of both Big Black and his friend Rob Dyrdek. The program took 3 seasons before its last episode. The rerun of the season is on the MTV sister network, MTV2. The series was followed-up with Fantasy Factory.

Christopher Boykin Clothing

In 2002, Boykin launched a clothing brand. The brand was named, Big Black. It is to market T-shirts and hats that have his catchphrase, “Do Work”.

Christopher Boykin Cause of Death

In May 2017, Christopher was hospitalized in Piano, Texas. Before, he had a defibrillator implant for his heart. Boykin was under the heart monitor for some hours. Initial reports do not mention his official death cause. However, it is said that his heart failure happens to be a result of a heart attack.
Doctors said that Christopher was not on a list for organ transplants yet. Although his doctors believed it was only a matter of time.

Christopher Boykin Death

His heart stopped abruptly on May 9, 2017. The staff tried retrieving him for 30 minutes with no success. At 4: 00 pm CDT, was when he was pronounced dead.
After his death, Dyrdek wrote on social media:
“My heart is broken. I don’t want to believe that this is the reality. Am so thankful for you.” ‘We truly were brothers that lived an unexpected unforgettable adventure. I just can’t fathom that it would end so suddenly. You will forever be in my heart.’

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