Big Hawk Day Proclamation at UH Special Collections

Ten years after the murder of John “HAWK” Hawkins, Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed May 8 “Big Hawk Day” in commemoration of the Houston rapper’s life and career.

Big Hawk Day Celebration at UH Special Collections

Big Hawk Day Celebration at UH Special Collections

At a recent event held at the University of Houston Libraries Special Collections, Hawkins’ widow, Meshah Hawkins, was presented with a proclamation from the City of Houston as well as Congressional recognition from the office of Sheila Jackson Lee.

HAWK was a member of the Screwed Up Click, a group of talented Houston rappers who performed on the pioneering mixtapes of DJ Screw. HAWK released the solo albums Under H.A.W.K.’s Wings, HAWK, and Endangered Species. Along with his brother Fat Pat, DJ Screw, and Kay Kay, he released the album Screwed for Life as a member of the group Dead End Alliance (DEA).

In attendance at the event were Meshah Hawkins and her sons Tahj and Koran; HAWK’s mother Louella Hawkins; and his sisters Paula Roberts and Catina Hawkins; as well as artists Lil’ Keke; Poppy, Scooby, and Unique of the G.R.i.T. Boys; and rapper Fat Tony. Other attendees included music promoter Matt Sonzala and photographer Todd Spoth.

View photos from the event.

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Posted on May 18th, 2016 by Esmeralda Fisher and filed under Announcements | Comments Off on Big Hawk Day Proclamation at UH Special Collections