Biography
Christopher Lee Rios (November 10, 1971 β February 7, 2000), better known by his stage name Big Pun (short for Big Punisher), was an American rapper. Emerging from the underground hip hop scene in the Bronx, he came to prominence upon discovery by fellow Bronx rapper Fat Joe, thereafter appearing on his 1995 album Jealous One's Envy.
In 1997, Big Pun signed with Fat Joe's label, Terror Squad Productions, an imprint RCA and Loud Records. The same year, he released his Grammy Award-nominated debut studio album Capital Punishment in April 1998 to critical acclaim and commercial success, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and becoming the first solo hip hop record by a Latino artist to earn platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His second album, Yeeeah Baby (2000) saw further success at number three on the chart, although Pun died shortly before its release.
Filmography
all 12
Movies 11
self 7
TV Shows 1
Big Pun: The Legacy (2009)
DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd (2009)
Tats Cru: The Mural Kings (2006)
Jennifer Lopez: The Reel Me (2003)
Big Pun: Still Not a Player (2002)
Jennifer Lopez | Feelin' So Good (2000)
Boricua's Bond (2000)
Thicker Than Water (1999)
Urban Menace (1999)
Pete Rock: Soul Survivor (1998)
Moesha (1996)
Big Pun Live
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GenderMale
Birthday1971-11-09
Deathday2000-02-07 (28 years old)
Birth NameChristopher Lee Rios
Birth PlaceThe Bronx, United States of America
Height1.71-meter
ChildrenChris Rivers
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsBig Punisher, Christopher Lee Rios
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