After the news broke that Christopher ‘Big Black’ Boykin had passed away Tuesday at the age of 45, celebrities took to social media almost immediately to share their condolences and fond memories of the well-loved star.
He was Dyrdek’s best friend and bodyguard on their reality show, which ran from 2006 to 2008 and Boykin also appeared on Fantasy Factory.
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The pals got into a bunch of random adventures, like breaking Guinness records, exorcising their house, installing an ATM and, of course, catching people with their net gun.
No cause of death has yet been released, but Hollywood is out in full force to mourn the loss of the beloved star.
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RIP @BigBlack. My heart is crushed. I’ll remember all the times you made me laugh and my prayers go out to your family โค๏ธ???
โ Chanel (@chanelwestcoast) May 10, 2017
Dyrdek’s receptionist-turned-rapper Chanel West Coast took to Twitter to express her sadness over Boykin’s death.
“My heart is crushed,” the rapper wrote.ย
Before he was a reality TV star, Boykin served in the U.S. Navy.
Boykinย passed away at the very young age of 45.
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Steelo Brim, part of Dyrdek’sย Fantasy Factoryย crew shared an image of Boykinย Tuesday with an emotional message for his late friend. Brim also co-hosts Dyrdek’sย showย Ridiculousness.ย
“My brain can’t truly comprehend this. As soon as we met we became friends. Genuine, Funny, Family Man, just an Overall Great guy. May God Rest his soul and he make everyone in heaven smile like he did on earth! LOVE!” Brim captioned his post.ย
The impact Boykinย had on those whose lives he was part of is clear in these heartbreaking tributes.ย
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Rip Christopher “Big Black” Boykins
โ juicy j (@therealjuicyj) May 10, 2017
Juicy J shared an RIP for the late star on Tuesday. Juicy J, a songwriter, rapper and producer’s message was short and sweet, a simple “Rip Christoperย ‘Big Black’ Boykin.”
Boykin is survived by a 9-year-old daughter.ย
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Rick Thorne, BMXย legend and mastermind behind the Thorns and Grinds clothing line, took to Instagramย to share a heartfelt tribute about Boykin.ย
“Dam this sux. #ripbigblack ?? He’s one of da coolest dudes I’ve ever I met. Rest In Peace brotherโฆโก๏ธGGIBโก๏ธSTAY RADโก๏ธ,” he captioned the post.ย
Thorne shared a photo of himself with Boykinย with a camera crew in the background.ย
The details of Boykin’s death are still developing, but our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.ย
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