Big Pun
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| Big Pun | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Christopher Rios |
| Also known as | Big Punisher |
| Born | November 10, 1971 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 2000 (aged 28) White Plains, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1994–2000 |
| Labels | Terror Squad, Loud Records |
| Associated acts | Terror Squad |
Christopher Rios (November 10, 1971 – February 7, 2000) was an American rapper better known by his stage name, Big Pun. Big Pun rose to fame when he met rapper Fat Joe in 1995 and appeared on Fat Joe's album, Jealous Ones Envy. Big Pun has a DVD titled Big Pun: The Legacy. It is about his life and has interviews with many rappers such as Snoop Dogg, Xzibit and DMX talking about Pun's impact on their lives.
Big Pun died on February 7, 2000 in White Plains, New York from a massive heart attack. At the time of his death, he weighed 698 pounds (317 kg).[1]
Albums[change | change source]
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Capital Punishment |
| 2000 | Yeeeah Baby |
| 2001 | Endangered Species |
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