When Big Pun died, it was a dark day in Hip-Hop. Frankly, it was probably darker than most fans realized. Pun was a member of an innovative and elite group of MC s that reclaimed the art of lyricism.

Today would have been the 47th birthday of Big Pun. As one of his generation's most gifted lyricists, Big Pun broke through in 1998 with the release of his celebrated debut album, Capital Punishment.

Born on this day in 1971 in Bronx, NY, Terror Squad lieutenant Christopher ‘Big Pun” Rios grew from an exceptional emcee that stood side to side by Fat Joe during ...

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If there's one thing Fat Joe believes in, it's consistency. Which is why you may often hear him and his brother-from-another DJ Khaled constantly boast "We Make Hit Recorddss." That being said, it's ...

(AllHipHop Music) Star Rios, the daughter of legendary rapper Big Pun, has started on her rap career. The budding entrepreneur has already had tremendous success with her line of fashionable glasses ...