Big Punisher

Terror Squad member Cuban Link has written and dedicated his song "Flowers For The Dead" to Pun. Cuban's deput solo album "24 Karat" is expected to drop in Summer 2000. The album has guest appearances from Noreaga, Kool G. Rap, Raekwon, Fat Joe, and Wyclef Jean

He's "Not a Player", but this Puerto Rican wordsmith sure has been workin' out systems, and mix tapes the world over. Born Christopher Carlos Rios, Pun's deput album, Capitol Punishment, gave heads a formal introduction to this South Bronx native's lyrical skills. However, as Fat Joe's protege, Pun can be heard on Joey Crack's Jealous One's Envy(1996). He also appeared on 1997's party hit "Off the Books" with The Beatnuts, and Cuban Linx.

Previously known as Big Moon Dog, Pun grew up in Soundview in the Bronx, New York. While although songs like "Not a Player" don't suggest it, Pun is a married man with three children.

Signed with Loud Records, Pun credits his mentor Fat Joe with helping him break into the Hip-Hop game. The two met around Joe's mom's place in the Bronx. Determined to meet Mr. Cartagena himself, Big Pun, strategically placed himself near Joe's building. Impressed with Pun's skills, Joey recruited him into his crew the Terror Squad, and the rest is history.

Latest News!
April 4th - The album Yeeeah Baby was released today. The album was recorded in the fall of 1999, shortly before Pun passed on. The first song to get major airplay has been It's so Hard whose video features an all star cast paying tribute to the big man. On 100% Pun pays homage to his boriquen roots and rocks a conga sample, along with a real nice Latin rhythm. M.O.P., Donell Jones, Cuban Link, and Fat Joe make guest appearances on the album.

January 7th - Following in the footsteps of his mentor Fat Joe who also owns his own business (a clothing store), Big Pun opened his new venture, Big Pun's Billiards, Store & Barber Shop on Westchester Ave in the Bronx, NY.

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