Big Punisher

USA

Born: 10 November 1971

Died: 07 February 2000

Years Active: 90

Genres: Rap, R&B

Styles: Gangsta Rap, Hip-Hop/Urban, Hardcore Rap, Hip-Hop/Urban, East Coast Rap, Latin Rap

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The first solo Latino rapper to go platinum, Big Punisher was also yet another member of the hip-hop community to fall victim to an early death -- though in his case, it was due to health problems, not violence. In contrast to his large frame, Big Pun was a surprisingly graceful and nimble rapper, delivering his often clever, tongue-twisting rhymes at a torrential pace. Big Pun was born Christopher Rios on November 10, 1971, and grew up in the South Bronx's Puerto Rican community. He endured a rough childhood in an unstable home, and moved out ...

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