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| Big Hawk | |
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| Birth name | John Edward Hawkins |
| Also known as | H.A.W.K., 5 Star General |
| Born | November 15, 1969 |
| Origin | Houston, Texas |
| Died | May 1, 2006 (aged 36) |
| Genre(s) | Southern Rap, R&B, Screwed & Chopped |
| Years active | 1994 - 2006 |
| Label(s) | Ghetto Dreams Entertainment Dead End Records Screwed Up Records |
| Associated acts | Screwed Up Click |
John Edward Hawkins (November 15, 1969 – May 1, 2006), better known as Big Hawk or H.A.W.K was a rapper from Houston, Texas and a founding member of the late DJ Screw's rap group the Screwed Up Click. He was also the older brother of Fat Pat, who was killed in 1998. Hawk, 36, was married before his death and had two young sons.
In 1994 Hawk, Fat Pat, DJ Screw and some of their friends, KK and Koldjack, collaborated to form the group D.E.A. and Dead End Records (named for the dead end block of MLK where Hawk grew up). In late 1995 D.E.A. released an original independent album entitled, “Screwed For Life” featuring Lil' Keke, Big Pokey and the rest of the S.U.C. After the deaths of Hawk’s brother (Fat Pat) and DJ Screw and the incarceration of many others SUC members, Hawk’s ultimate mission and goal became keeping the “Ghetto Dream” alive. In 1999 Hawk participated in a Southside Playaz compilation album titled “You Got Us Fuxxed Up,” with Mike D, Mr. 3-2, Claydoe and other members of the S.U.C. Hawk released his solo album, "Under Hawk's Wings" on Dead End Records in 2000 and had recorded with Lil' Flip, Lil' Keke, Big Moe, Z-Ro and was featured on the Lil' Troy hit "Wanna Be A Baller."
He was respected in the Houston underground rap scene and appeared on numerous mixtapes from artists such as Paul Wall, Lil' Flip, Z-Ro, E.S.G., Lil' Keke and Big Pokey. After Screw's death in 2000, he was the main person responsible for keeping the S.U.C. together, so much so that his nickname was the Five Star General of the Screwed Up Click. He collaborated with Lil' O on the smash hit, “Back Back.” Next, he partnered with Game Face Records in 2002 and released his first album under his label Ghetto Dreams Ent., self titled, “HAWK.” With the hit song, “U Already Know,” the album charted the Billboard’s list of top R&B and Rap Albums at no. 45. It was at Game Face Records where Hawk met and clicked with a young up and coming group called the GritBoyz and an artist named Starchy Archy. He quickly grew a liking to them and their bond grew strong. Hawk and Ghetto Dreams Ent. teamed up with Presidential Records in 2003 to release “A Bad Azz Mix Tape Vol. II.” A year later he and Lil' Keke teamed up to release “Wreckin 2K4” with Presidential Records as well. It was around this time when the original S.U.C. members, along with M.J. (of Southside Studios) started collaborating on a group/compilation album titled “The Takeover.”
Hawk was featured on the popular single "Swang" by Trae that included a tribute to Fat Pat in 2005. In 2006, Hawk, along with Clint Dempsey of the U.S. National Soccer team recorded a song for Nike's "Joga Bonito" World Cup soccer promotion called "Don't Tread". He was part of Pepsi's Yahoo! "Houston Mic Pass" with Lil' Flip, Chamillionaire, Trae, Chingo Bling, Bun B, Short Dawg, Magno and Mike D.[1]
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[edit] Personal
John married Meshah Writa Ayana Henderson in April 2006 (almost a Month prior to his murder) with whom he had 2 young sons. The couple had been together nearly ten years. Most people did not realize that Big Hawk worked for American General Insurance for at least 12 years and was well known and respected within the corporate organization.
[edit] Death
At the age of 36, Big Hawk was gunned down on the night of Monday May 1, 2006 at about 10:30pm in Houston. People heard shots but no one saw a thing. As of January 2008, no witness has come forward. It is rumored that Hawkins was killed over a debt that his brother, Fat Pat, owed. But this has not been confirmed[citation needed]
Theres money for any information about Hawks killers.
[edit] Discography
- 2000: Under Hawk's Wings
- 2002: H.A.W.K.
- 2004: Wreckin 2004(With Lil Keke)
- 2006: Since The Grey Tapes Vol.4
- 2007: Endangered Species
[edit] Mixtapes (with S.U.C.)
- 2002: Soldiers United 4 Cash
- 2002: Vol. 1 : Slow Loud And Bangin
- 2002: Vol. 2 : Slow Loud And Bangin
- 2003: Bad Azz Mixtape 1&2
- 2003: The Incredible Hawk Vol 1.
- 2003: The Incredible Hawk Vol 2.
- 2005: Soldiers United 4 Cash Pt.2
- 2005: Making History
- 2005: Straight Wreckin Vol. 1
- 2005: Straight Wreckin Vol. 2
- 2006: Freestyle Kings (Screwed Up Click)
- 2006: Under H.A.W.K.S Wings
[edit] Video Cameo Appearances
- "Let Me Live My Life" by Trae (featuring Z-Ro & Shyne)
- "Sittin' Sidewayz" by Paul Wall (featuring Big Pokey)
- "Chunk Up Tha Deuce" by Lil' Keke (featuring Paul Wall & Bun B)
