Liza, who will be signing copies of the recently released documentary DVD Big Pun: The Legacy tonight at Basement Mix Records in Brooklyn, caught up with us over the phone to discuss her relationship with Pun, the struggle with his weight, her current living situation and more. Puerto Rican rapper and actor the Big Punisher also known as Big Pun, was born Christopher Rios in the South Bronx. "For the first year of our marriage I didn’t cook. Last week, Rios oversaw a Lower East Side display of art and artifacts celebrating her late husband's life and work. Aside from the loss of her first love, Rios also struggled with the loss of the family provider. The Big Pun brand is certainly still in demand nearly twenty years after his untimely death. "I'm a single mom, we got the three kids and we're just showing our growth. Liza Rios ( the widow of the late great Big Pun) speaks on the demise of Puns legacy, her relationship with Remy. In 2000, the Bronx's own Christopher "Big Pun" Rios' life was cut short due to a heart attack. Emerging from the underground hip hop scene in the Bronxborough of New York City in the early 1990s, he came to promine… "Some people say I messed up his image. Though she remained unfailingly supportive of Pun, Rios confessed that life with him was not always easy. Christopher Lee Rios (November 10, 1971 – February 7, 2000), better known by his stage name Big Pun (short for Big Punisher), was an American rapper and actor. With Big Pun, Felix Delgado, DJ Premier, Ice-T. "He had a lot of mental problems. Following an interview that Liza did on Hot 97 last month, Joe called in to offer his side of the story telling the DJs, "She’s basically disrespecting his legacy.”. Pun had been her first relationship; she started seeing him at 14 and got married at 17, already pregnant with the rapper's first child. Endangered Species is a posthumous compilation of unreleased tracks, guest appearances, and greatest hits by the late rapper Big Pun, released on April 4, 2001 by Loud Records, following his death in February 2000. I had to speak up because I didn’t want my son to become a wife beater, I didn’t want my daughters to grow up thinking it was acceptable. After her husband's death, Rios took part in a 2002 documentary but, after that, stayed mostly on the sidelines except for the occasional interview. Pun originally paid $100,000 … "The average reader would think I got millions," says Ms. Rios, who moved into the homeless shelter on May 29th. Big Pun Documentary Shows Other Side Of Late Rapper ... there was more to Pun than most ever knew. "This is not about the industry, this is not about me trying to be famous. True Hollywood Story (1996). He was abused a lot as a child. His first stage name was Big Moon Dawg. In the aftermath of Pun's death – caused by a heart attack – Rios struggled. Where are the checks going now?". Big Pun, Soundtrack: That Awkward Moment. He is frequently cited as one of the best MCs of all time. Rivers is the son of Christopher Lee Rios, better known as Big Pun, and his wife, Liza Rios. The first evening attracted a huge standing-room-only crowd to the tiny Grand Street gallery, but the following days still brought in a steady stream of visitors. Rios adds, "We probably never would have known each other if it weren't for him getting left back in 7th grade. Growing up he was a good student and athlete. At age 18, he was awarded $500,000 from a law settlement as the result of a childhood accident. Rios weighed 698 pounds at the time of his death. They'll never be another person like Big Pun aka Christopher Rios (1971-2000). Rios started out by calling himself Big Moon Dog, eventually changing it to Big Punisher, and finally Big Pun. Aside from various pieces of an art, painted both before and after Pun's death, the display featured his platinum plaque, the leather jersey in wore in J.Lo's "Feelin' so Good" video, the suit he wore for the Grammys and the clothing he wore on the cover of The Source – an issue ultimately released after his death. The two were junior high school sweethearts. The timing of the display was not accidental, Rios said — all of Big Pun's albums were released in April. Endangered Species (Big Pun album): rapper Big Pun, released on April 4, 2001 by Loud Records, following his death in February 2000. His name comes from the Marvel comic book anti-hero The Punisher. Even though we're a legendary family we're down to earth," she told the Daily News. "We met in the 8th grade, we went to the same junior high school." Reflecting on all that for a minute, she cracked a smile. She has first-hand knowledge of the struggles of homelessness and teenage pregnancy – as well as domestic violence and infidelity. Thanks to Liza Rios, the family, the people that knew and respected him more through the year. Had he lived, he'll still be rockin' now. After years just outside the limelight, Rios is stepping up again. Like my facebook page: http://facebook.com/krkgfxand visit my website http://krkgfx.comFat Joe tell's Big Pun's Wife, Liza Rios to " Get A Job ! Liza Rios is a writer and producer, known for Big Pun: Still Not a Player (2002), Inside the Label (2016) and E! By Tim Hammer, Special to Gothamist and LAist Contributor. She tells us, "A lot of people ask me about the abuse and ask why I spoke up." arrow Even though the rapper – whose real name was Christopher Rios – died in 2000, his wife Liza Rios is still on her grind. If it gets picked up, the show will feature 43-year-old Rios and her three adult children – 22-year-old rapper Chris, 24-year-old songwriter Vanessa, and 25-year-old mother and glasses designer Amanda. I've met a lot of great people in the shelter, there lots of mothers and families here, not what I was expecting. While Big Pun was a charismatic celebrity in music videos, interviews, and through lyrics, Christopher Rios behind the scenes is a more controversial character. ", This news of a man who is beloved by his fans did not go over well with everyone. He grew up in many parts of The Bronx, New York. He would work with Fat Joe, Bone Thugs 'N … Despite all that she has been through, Rios says she remains upbeat. | Photo by, "E! She has more planned for the future, including one at Covenant House, a nonprofit charity in Manhattan. It was IHOP for breakfast, Bennigans for lunch and Red Lobster for dinner. Rios adds, "It was a vicious cycle. Hip Hop Music, Audio, Video, Reviews, News, Interviews, Blogs and Discussion Board I’ve always been a serious person and he made me laugh.". Also revealed in the film is Pun's first taste of big money, which actually did not come from rapping. Her Mother Liza, sister Vanessa and brother Chris have all fought hard to survive and thrive as a family. Big Pun's best-known commercial success, the platinum album "Capital Punishment" – featuring the smash hit "Still Not a Player" – was released 18 years ago last week. Unfortunately, the legacy isn't the only thing the big man left behind. He’d eat and then get depressed and eat some more." I think it would be a very difficult life for a kid, but they’ve dealt with it.". One the opening day of the display at Avant Garde LES, Rios even brought Pun's ashes. This DVD can make you laugh, cry, hurting, and can encourage you too. Rios adds, "He had a love/hate relationship with his mom, and the same was true of our relationship. Rios says her husband blew through that money very quickly. Last week HipHopDX spoke with Liza Rios, the widow of legendary Latin lyricist Christopher “Big Pun” Rios, to get her response to the statement released by the man who discovered Pun… Star Rios is the first born child and daughter of legendary artist Big Punisher. Rios adds, "I had to speak about it for him, myself, for my children. She says, "I'm blessed. Greatly missed him but forever he lives in us through spirit. 1,104 Followers, 0 Following, 31 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Liza Rios™ (@punisherradio) At the time of our interview, Ms. Rios spoke to us on the phone from an undisclosed homeless shelter. Liza Rios and Director Vlad Yudin will be signing copies of the DVD tonight at 7pm at Basement Mix Records in Brooklyn. Joe and Liza also don't see eye to eye on her current financial status. Liza knew Big Pun before he was either Big or Pun. There was a lot of issues with his mom that were never dealt with." ", According to Ms. Rios the lack of income from Pun's music was never an issue before her husband passed away. Liza and her family moving into a homeless shelter, which was first learned last month in an interview, was a shocking revelation that spread quickly among hip-hop and urban music blogs. Star is now 26 […] Despite things being great at school, the trauma 0f being a witness to his father’s death and his mother’s drug abuse caused Big Pun to drop out of school at 15 and have depression. Pun's lyrics are notable for their technical efficiency, having exceptional breath control, heavy use of alliteration, as well as internal and multi-syllabic rhyming schemes. Big Pun's career was cut short in 2000 at age 28 by a fatal heart attack due to his obesity. She was previously married to Big Pun. Liza Rios, wife of the rapper known as Big Pun, is pictured in front of a Lower East Side display of art and artifacts celebrating her late husband’s life and work at Avant Garde LES. This year, she started doing speaking events across the state. Lastly, Liza asks Big Pun fans to "support projects that support Big Pun." How could the wife of a multi-platinum recording artist end up in a homeless shelter? https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/liza-rios-widow-of-rapper-big-pun I been an avid Big Pun fan since 2002, and today still show the love and support for him. True Hollywood Stories: Rappers Wives", where she revealed that she was the victim of domestic violence from her husband. True Hollywood Story (1996). In this time, I’m just going to work on myself and leave it in God’s hands." My husband worked hard and he deserved the royalties he’s supposed to get. 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Directed by Fat Joe, Lisa Rios, Marcos Antonio Miranda. He was married to Liza Rios. Liza believes the key to this mystery is Fat Joe. It was also during this time in Pun's life that he began to put on weight. I was trying to never come this route. True Hollywood Stories: Rappers Wives", "She’s basically disrespecting his legacy.”. Big Pun and Liza Rios got together when Rios was very young. Christopher Rios, better known as Big Pun, started his rap career under the moniker Big Moon Dog. Christopher Lee Rios (November 9, 1971 - February 7, 2000), better known as Big Pun or Big Punisher, was a Puerto Rican American rapper who emerged from the underground rap scene in The Bronx in the late 1990s. Big Pun’s Wife, Liza Rios, Reaches Settlement With Fat Joe – Gets Millions After 11 long years, a settlement has been reached between the widow of the late Big Pun and Fat Joe. Fat and big are the words that come to mind for the checks and dollars involved in this long-standing lawsuit between Fat Joe and the late Big Pun… They’ve had to deal with a lot; having a father who was famous and dealing with all of the criticism and the questions. She's working on a memoir and has plans to start a nonprofit foundation to "bring awareness of self-love.". Along with her secret project, she also works on the Big Pun Foundation and is writing a book. ", Among those who have been critical of Rios' decision to go public with this aspect of her husband's life is Fat Joe, the rapper who discovered Pun. Liza Rios was born in February 1973 and Big Pun was born November 3, 1971. For more details regarding the claims of missing royalties, HipHopDX.com has a very detailed discussion breaking down the numbers with Ms. Rios. I got $125,000 total. He is the youngest of three children. Rios was 17 and pregnant when the couple got married. Between royalties and work as a hairdresser, she pulled the family out of dire financial straits – and pulled herself together as well. Both their marriage and honeymoon was held in Bronx, New York (City Hall and the Marriot Marquis). I want to educate people. Liza Rios is a writer and producer, known for Big Pun: Still Not a Player (2002), Inside the Label (2016) and E! Rivers is the son of Christopher Lee Rios, better known as Big Pun, and his wife, Liza Rios. Thanks to Liza Rios, the family, the people that knew and respected him more through the year. She adds, "My life was difficult, but I don’t know if I would be able to be in their shoes. Big Pun was born on November 9, 1971 in Bronx, New York, USA as Christopher Lee Rios. His posthumous greatest hits, titled "Endangered Species" was released April 3, 2001; "Yeeeah Baby," the album he was working on at the time of his death, was released April 4, 2000; and "Capital Punishment – the only album released during his lifetime – came out April 28, 1998. This month, she's set to film the pilot for a reality show, tentatively titled "Pardon the Puns." He blew it just trying to live it up.". By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms. Aside from her speaking engagements, Rios does a weekly radio show. https://hiphopwired.com/488220/liza-rios-big-pun-jay-z-bottle That’s when the weight began." "In May," she said, " I'm going to a high school to speak to troubled teens so that's basically the path that I'm taking.". © 2020 New York Public Radio. Among those projects are the Big Pun: The Legacy DVD which is on sale now. Big Pun’s widow Liza Rios, is auctioning off the deceased rapper’s diamond and gold ‘Terror Squad” pendant on eBay. Big Pun, a famous Puerto Rican rapper, died in 2000 of a heart attack. ", Rios asks, "He doesn't make any money off of iTunes or ringtones. Sign up for our newsletter! Chris Rivers: the youngest son of the late rapper Big Pun. She also attributes Pun's childhood for his weight issues. ", Liza Rios speaks at the premiere of Big Pun: The Legacy Earlier this year, Liza appeared on the "E! "What I've been doing is getting my head together — I've been through a lot and I'm in a much better place," she said. Big Pun was the first solo Latino rapper to sell over one million LPs. "When Pun was alive he was getting money all the time and nobody ever had to go looking for royalty checks. Eventually, she picked up the pieces. A mural in memory of Christopher "Big Pun" Rios. ", While Pun was a tough kid who sold drugs and was able to survive the streets of the South Bronx on his own, it was his sense of humor that she says kept the relationship going. All rights reserved. Childhood Son, Christopher, is carrying on … Liza informs us, "I’m working on a few things. Share your email address to get our top stories each day. She adds, "I never got that. The proceeds from the album were to be given to Pun's widow, Liza Rios, and their three children. I don’t care about the record sales. She lost the house and ended up living in a shelter for a time. She was previously married to Big Pun . Great special features from the DVD and good input behind it. ", "I got evicted, ironically on Pun’s birthday - November 9th, 2007," says Ms. Rios. The suit – which Rios said is still not settled – alleges that the formerly heavy rapper failed to hold up his end of an agreement to give Big Pun's family a cut of posthumous sales. I was doing everything in my power to avoid this. … Gothamist is a website about New York City news, arts and events, and food, brought to you by New York Public Radio.
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