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Today in Hip-Hop History: Lyrical Legend Big Pun Passed Away 19 Years Ago

February 7, 2019

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On this date in 2000, the Hip-Hop community was both shocked and saddened by the untimely death of lyrical giant Christopher "Big Pun" Rios. As the premiere artist for Fat Joe's Terror Squad, Pun became the fir... Read Article

Dave East Pays Homage to His Influences With Fresh Leg Tats

Corey Copeland

August 9, 2018

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Dave East is good across the state of California but he doesn't need to visit Hollywood to see the Walk of Fame. All he has to do is look down at his legs. Covered in ink, his leg tattoos pay homage to his musi... Read Article

Happy 43rd Birthday 50 Cent! Fif’s Realest Rap Beefs

Sha Be Allah

July 6, 2018

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Born on this date in 1975, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is undoubtedly one of the most influential forces in the game today. From music to movies to successful business ventures, Fif has always stayed on top of his... Read Article

Overpolicing: Neighbors Call Police on Black Doctor For Playing ’90s Hip-Hop

Ime Ekpo

May 29, 2018

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Mary Branch was in the gist of celebrating the precious news of her pregnancy until the police disrupted her joyful moment due to a noise complaint. Branch revealed the rather vexatious experience in The Was... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Big Pun’s Debut Album ‘Capital Punishment’ Turns 20!

Sha Be Allah

April 28, 2018

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20 years ago on this date, Christopher Rios aka Big Punisher put out his first LP, Capital Punishment, on Loud Records. Released by Fat Joe and the Terror Squad on Loud Records, Pun's highly anticipated albu... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Big Pun’s Posthumous ‘Yeeeah Baby’ Album Released 18 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 4, 2018

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On this day in 2000, the first posthumous LP to be released by the first "Latin to go platinum" entitled Yeeeah Baby was released on the Loud/Terror Squad imprint. Christopher "Big Pun" Rios passed away just... Read Article

Big Pun’s Widow Liza Rios Hits Walmart With Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

Ime Ekpo

March 15, 2018

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The Big Pun brand is certainly still in demand nearly twenty years after his untimely death. Big Pun's widow, Liza Rios has hit multinational retailer Walmart with a lawsuit over a clothing line and merchandise... Read Article

A Thorough Look Into The Career of The Big Punisher

Ime Ekpo

February 7, 2018

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Reigning from the Bronx is Big Pun, an emcee whose ability to master stylistic literary devices deemed him a legendary act by automation. Born Chistopher Lee Rios, the class act tragically and unexpectedly pass... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers The Legacy Of Big Pun 18 Years Later

Sha Be Allah

February 7, 2018

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On this date in 2000, the Hip Hop community was both shocked and saddened by the untimely death of lyrical giant Christopher "Big Pun" Rios. As the premiere artist for Fat Joe's Terror Squad, Pun became the fir... Read Article

Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg Wants Black Thought & Big Pun’s son on new Album

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January 7, 2018

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Words by Roman White Hot 97’s Morning show co-host Peter Rosenberg has set a goal to release an album in 2018. The popular hip-hop commentator, radio personality and ESPN host confirmed on Instagram that h... Read Article

Larger Than Life (Big Pun Cover Story 1998)

kazeem

November 10, 2017

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As The Source looks back on the life of Christopher Rios, check out his 2000 cover story as we discuss whether or not The Crusher's last days could've been prevented. March, 1998: An industry slumber party “... Read Article

SOURCE360: Source Latino Bridging the Gap

courtneyb

August 2, 2017

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In 1999, Puerto Rican rapper Big Pun became the first Latino solo artist to reach platinum sales for an LP with his debut album 'Capital Punishment', which included hit song "Still Not a Player". Latinos hav... Read Article

Chris Rivers Drops Off Debut Album ‘Delorean’ and New Single “Fair One”

Armon Sadler

July 14, 2017

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Chris Rivers is back today with another single "Fair One" featuring Hip-Hop legends Styles P, Sheek Louch, and Lil' Fame. This hard street track is produced by Exel Musik. This single comes with Rivers debut... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers The Legacy Of Big Pun

Sha Be Allah

February 7, 2017

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On this date in 2000, the Hip Hop community was both shocked and saddened by the untimely death of lyrical giant Christopher "Big Pun" Rios. As the premiere artist for Fat Joe's Terror Squad, Pun became the fir... Read Article

Fat Joe And Big Pun’s Widow Settle Longstanding Lawsuit

Rocko Rathon

June 23, 2016

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Following years of back and forth via the media and legal wrangling, it looks like Fat Joe and Big Pun’s widow Liza Rios have finally reach amicable terms, at least financially. According to Bossip, both partie... Read Article

[Interview] Battle Rapper Cortez On Hardships Coming Up Latino And Crossing Over to Making Records

Ontoneyo

June 14, 2016

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Brooklyn native and one of the biggest Latino battle rappers, Cortez has put in work with almost 50 battles over the last few years. Working with everyone from King of the Dot to Smack/URL and more, Cortez has ... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Big Pun Releases Capital Punishment 18 Years Ago

Kiah Fields

April 28, 2016

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On this day in Hip Hop history the late Big Pun released his hit debut LP, Capital Punishment. Being the only album released during Pun's life, Capital Punishment holds a special place in the heart of New York ... Read Article

The Source Magazine Remembers Big Pun 16 Years Later

Sha Be Allah

February 7, 2016

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Sixteen years ago on this date, Hip Hop lost one of the greatest lyricists that the game has ever seen. Christopher "Big Pun" Rios passed away from cardiac arrest in 2000 at the height of his career. Pun's e... Read Article

[Interview] Chris Rivers Opens Up About Life Without His Legendary Rap Father and Developing His Own Career

Ontoneyo

January 22, 2016

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As Hip Hop has grown into new centuries and touched new generations, we've seen the children of iconic rappers like Willow and Jaden Smith, O’Shea Jackson Jr, Diggy Simmons and others, grow into their own stard... Read Article

Happy Birthday 50 Cent! Fif’s Realest Rap Beefs

Sha Be Allah

July 6, 2015

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The Source would like to send a big Born Day shout out to 50 by celebrating what Mr .Jackson does best Born on this date in 1975, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is undoubtedly one of the most influential forces in... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Lyrical Legend Big Pun Passed Away 19 Years Ago

Dave East Pays Homage to His Influences With Fresh Leg Tats

Happy 43rd Birthday 50 Cent! Fif’s Realest Rap Beefs

Overpolicing: Neighbors Call Police on Black Doctor For Playing ’90s Hip-Hop

Today In Hip Hop History: Big Pun’s Debut Album ‘Capital Punishment’ Turns 20!

Today In Hip Hop History: Big Pun’s Posthumous ‘Yeeeah Baby’ Album Released 18 Years Ago

Big Pun’s Widow Liza Rios Hits Walmart With Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

A Thorough Look Into The Career of The Big Punisher

Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers The Legacy Of Big Pun 18 Years Later

Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg Wants Black Thought & Big Pun’s son on new Album

Larger Than Life (Big Pun Cover Story 1998)

SOURCE360: Source Latino Bridging the Gap

Chris Rivers Drops Off Debut Album ‘Delorean’ and New Single “Fair One”

Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers The Legacy Of Big Pun

Fat Joe And Big Pun’s Widow Settle Longstanding Lawsuit

[Interview] Battle Rapper Cortez On Hardships Coming Up Latino And Crossing Over to Making Records

Today in Hip Hop History: Big Pun Releases Capital Punishment 18 Years Ago

The Source Magazine Remembers Big Pun 16 Years Later

[Interview] Chris Rivers Opens Up About Life Without His Legendary Rap Father and Developing His Own Career

Happy Birthday 50 Cent! Fif’s Realest Rap Beefs

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