Rob and Big Christopher "Big Black" Boykin of 'Rob & Big' fame, dead at age 45 05/10/2017 Christopher "Big Black" Boykin, known for starring on MTV's "Rob & Big" alongside professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek, has died at the age of 45. Read More RELATED NEWS Former 'Rob & Big' star Christopher "Big Black" Boykin dies at age 45Rob Dyrdek and wife Bryiana Noelle Flores expecting first childMTV announces 'Rob & Big's third season to premiere January 8 TAGS: Rob Dyrdek Guy Code