Christopher Boykin was popular as Big Black – an American TV personality and musician who became famous for being part of MTV’s reality show Rob & Bob. As a result of his fame, his ex-wife, Shannon Boykin has equally become known. Although they were only married for a year, being part of his life until his death in 2017 leads to questions about who she is among others. As Such, here’s what you should know about the celebrity ex-wife.
Early Life and Age of Shannon Boykin
She was born Shannon Turley in a place, date, and family that she has not revealed. However, her ex-husband, Christopher Boykin “Big Black” was born on 13 January 1972 in Raleigh, Mississippi, United States.
As to his educational pursuit, in 1990, Big Black graduated from Stone High School in Wiggins.
10 Interesting Facts About Shannon Boykin
1. Why she and Christopher Boykin divorced
It was in 2008 that Shannon decided to walk down the aisle with Boykin. However, a year later in 2009, they headed for a divorce. The former couple has not given reasons why their relationship ended.
2. She lived with Christopher Boykin after their divorce and before he died
Even with their divorce, the former couple had remained friends and was living together before he moved to the hospital where he died in 2017. Shannon recalled that their stay together was fun.
3. She is the mother of Big Black’s only daughter
From her romantic relationship with Boykin, Shannon had a daughter – the former couple’s only child, Isis Rae Boykin who was born in 2008. Although her parents’ marriage ended when she was about the age of 1, Isis was raised by both of them.
4. Her ex-husband served in the US Navy
After Big Black graduated from high school and before joining showbiz, the entertainer joined the United States Navy from 1990 to 1994. Although it is not known when or why he left the US Navy, it is no secret that he later started a clothing line “Do Work” in 2007, a year before becoming married to Shannon Boykin.
5. Christopher Boykin broke 2 Guinness world records
In 2008 on the Rob & Big reality TV series on BTV, Big Black broke a record for peeling and eating 3 bananas in 1 minute. Subsequently, he broke another record for eating 5 powdered doughnuts in 2 minutes 45 seconds.
6. Shannon Boykin’s husband started his life of fame as a bodyguard
His career in showbiz began when Big Black started as a bodyguard in a skit for DC Shoes for professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek who hired him. Together, they appeared on Rob & Big on MTV from November 2006 to April 2008 when Boykin left the show after its 3rd season.
7. Truth about why Big Black left Rob & Big
There are different stories relating to why Big left the Rob & Big show. According to some sources, Rob Dyrdek and Big were staying at the same place filming the show. However, their interests started to clash which led to Big’s quitting.
Others have reported that Big quit in 2008 when Shannon Boykin was expecting their child, Isis. It was recalled through reports that Big moved out of the home he shared with Rob to be with his family.
Regardless, Big made a comeback to the show in 2011 and stayed until its final episode in 2015.
8. Shannon Boykin almost saw the death of Christopher
Shannon was at the hospital with her daughter Isis 2 days before the death of Big. According to her, it was a peaceful moment and he stopped at nothing until he kissed her hand. Although she would have loved to tell him how much she loved him, he already knew.
Shannon would also add that Big had a defibrillator implant in his heart and when she received a call that his condition had worsened, she rushed with her daughter to the hospital but was told he had died about 20 minutes earlier.
The former celebrity wife was involved in Christopher Boykin’s memorial which she planned with his brother.
9. Where is she now?
Since his death, Shannon Turley gave only a little about his death in an interview. At present, it is not known where she is or what she has been up to. Nevertheless, it is believed that she is pursuing a career as well as raising her daughter who was 9 years old at the time of her ex-husband’s death.
10. How rich is Shannon Boykin?
Since her career is not known, it is equally difficult to trace her earnings or net worth. However, her ex-husband was a reality TV star on MTV and an entrepreneur whose net worth is estimated at $3 million.
