Rob & Big Star Christopher “Big Black” Boykin Has Died At 45

Christopher "Big Black" Boykin died on Tuesday morning at 45, TMZ is reporting.

Boykin was known for being half of the titular duo on MTV's Rob & Big, which ran on the network from 2006-2008. The reality show followed professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek and Boykin, his bodyguard/best friend, as they got into antics in their daily life.

Boykin's cause of death is not yet known. He is survived by his 9-year-old daughter.