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. He first appeared on albums from The Beatnuts on the track "Off the Books" and on Fat Joe's second album in 1995, Jealous One's Envy, on the track "Watch Out", prior to signing to Loud Records as a solo artist. Big Pun's career was cut short in 2000 at age 28 by a fatal heart attack due to his obesity. He is survived by a wife, Liza Rios, and three children. Big Pun was the first solo Latino rapper to sell over one million LPs. His first stage name was Big Moon Dawg. His name comes from the Marvel comic book anti-hero The Punisher.
Born in the Bronx during the early years of hip-hop, Christopher Rios grew up in an athletic tradition, enjoying basketball, boxing, and other sports. At the age of five, he broke his leg in a Manhattan municipal park, which would later (after several minimum wage jobs in New York and Miami, where he briefly relocated) net him a settlement from the city, to the tune of $500,000. At the age of 15, Pun dropped out of Stevenson High School. Sometime during the '80s, Rios began to write rap lyrics, forming the Full A Clips Crew with Triple Seis, Cuban Link, and Prospect. After meeting fellow Puerto Rican and Bronx rapper Fat Joe, in 1995, Pun became increasingly associated with him, making his commercial debut on Fat Joe's second album, Jealous Ones Envy (J.O.E.).
After an advertising blitz, "I'm Not a Player" (featuring an O'Jays sample) was an underground hit. The song's remix, "Still Not a Player" (featuring Joe), became Big Pun's first major mainstream hit. His full-length debut, Capital Punishment, followed in 1998, and was the first album by a Latino rapper (and a Latino solo artist) to go platinum. Around this time, Big Pun became a member of The Terror Squad, a New-York-based group of Latino rappers founded by Fat Joe, with most of the roster supplied by the now-defunct Full A Clips Crew.
Big Pun was also a member of the Digging in the Crates Crew, alongside Fat Joe and various New York hip-hop legends such as Diamond D, Lord Finesse, Big L, and O.C.
Due to issues with his broken leg and drug abuse, Pun's health declined during these years. The once-athletic man struggled with overeating problems and weight issues for several years, his weight bounding between 450 and 700 pounds (200 and 300 kg). Though he checked into a North Carolina weight loss clinic and lost 80 pounds (35 kg), the final effort was not enough to save Pun's health. At the age of 28, on February 7, 2000, Big Pun died of a heart attack at 700 lbs. (300 kg).
Big Pun's second album, Yeeeah Baby, was already scheduled to be released at the time of his death, and was issued in March 2000. A second posthumous album, Endangered Species, was released in 2001, a collection of "greatest hits," new material, guest appearances, and remixed "greatest verses."
Pun's supporters generally praise him for his complex rhyme schemes, intricate wordplay, ability to stay on-beat, and relentless flow and breath control (despite his immense size, which would generally render his complex phrasing too difficult).
Beware
Big Punisher Lyrics
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Yo what you thought punk, shit was sweet, now you can't sleep
Gotta keep ya eyes open wide and hide ya face from the streets
I'm like the beast with a warrant, far from alarmin'
Gave you fair warnin' now you on the stairs swallin'
I'm callin' out any rapper that I doubt, smack 'em in the mouth
Throw 'em in the yoke, BOOM!, then I knock 'em out
Benny blind Puerto Rock style
With' a twist of black in the brow, twist ya cap and I'm out
Sleep with' the fish-dips for yappin' too loud
What's happenin' now? niggas is hard as hell but they Gargamels
Pickin' on the smallest victim gives 'em heart to kill
My squad is real and holds it down the hardest regardless
Besides of the largest, we polish the floor
With the rawest hardcore artists
Flawless victory you niggas can't do shit to me
Physically lyrically hypothetically realistically
I'm the epitome of catchin' wreck, catch you when you cash your check
Smash you when you pass then jack you for your fuckin' Lex
Nothin' less than the best if the squad did it
Hard-headed niggas better beware and fear like God said it
I gave you fair warning, beware
Ay-yo I warned you, now all niggas could do is mourn you
I'm born to kill and still thrilled, I put it on you
There's no regrets, remorse, only results and loneliness
Only the strong survivors strive through life as warriors
All of us die, some of us kill, even massacred
Who want to try? Punisher will if you ask for it
I'm hazardous for your health and hell's your next stop
For real my shit's cocked the world has just stopped
I'm not the one you should be underestimatin'
Come test your fate an' I guarantee I'll be under investigation
You can't handle the whole, I'll slam you on your skull
Or we can go blow for blow like Evander and Bowe, ya never know
However tho' I still hold the title
When all my rivals the chance to dance who missed the homicidal
Hand on the bible I swear to defend my crown
I've been around since forever and never let it touch the ground
Don't fuck around and catch a rude awakenin'
My crew's basically waitin' patiently for you to move your patrons in
Then we'll surround you, form Desert Storm and pound you
Look around you, Terror Squad's everywhere like Soundview
The Boogie Down do it like nobody, who are we?
The foundation, you're facin' a whole army
I gave you fair warning, beware
In Big Punisher's song Beware, he starts off by giving a warning to all those who thought things were sweet. He tells them to keep their eyes open and hide their faces from the streets, like a beast with a warrant, far from alarming. He has given them fair warning and now they are swallowing their pride on the stairs. He calls out any rapper he doubts and smacks them in the mouth, throwing them in the yoke and knocking them out. He is like a savage, ruthless and merciless. He is calling out anyone who tries to challenge him because he has already proven himself.
Punisher is a lyrical genius who can outdo anyone who comes up against him. He warns those who want to come for him that they better watch out because they will end up with their backs against the wall. He is hazardous for life and they will be next stop in hell. He gives no remorse, only results and loneliness. He tells us that only the strong can survive and thrive in life as warriors.
Punisher swears to protect his crown and never let it touch the ground. He commands respect from anyone who tries to test him. He is surrounded by his crew and they will form Desert Storm and pound anyone who attempts to come against them. They are like an army and they will do it like nobody else can.
Line by Line Meaning
I gave you fair warning, beware
I am warning you to be careful because I am about to assert my power over you.
Yo what you thought punk, shit was sweet, now you can't sleep
You underestimated me, now you are afraid.
Gotta keep ya eyes open wide and hide ya face from the streets
You need to be cautious and avoid drawing attention to yourself.
I'm like the beast with a warrant, far from alarmin'
I am as dangerous as a wild animal, and you should be afraid.
Gave you fair warnin' now you on the stairs swallin'
I warned you, and now you're nervous.
I'm callin' out any rapper that I doubt, smack 'em in the mouth
If I don't think you're worthy of being a rapper, I'll punch you in the face.
Throw 'em in the yoke, BOOM!, then I knock 'em out
I'll take care of business quickly and forcefully.
No doubt, Freddie Foxxx files 20-shot auto glock, blaow!
Freddie Foxxx carries a 20-shot automatic Glock, and it's a big deal.
Benny blind Puerto Rock style
Benny is a blind Puerto Rican.
With' a twist of black in the brow, twist ya cap and I'm out
I have African American ancestry, and I'll kill you before you know what hit you.
Sleep with' the fish-dips for yappin' too loud
If you talk too much, you'll end up sleeping with the fishes.
What's happenin' now? niggas is hard as hell but they Gargamels
People may act tough, but they're small and weak.
Pickin' on the smallest victim gives 'em heart to kill
Bullying the weakest person makes them feel powerful.
My squad is real and holds it down the hardest regardless
My team is the best and will always succeed.
Besides of the largest, we polish the floor
Even though our opponents may be bigger, we can knock them down.
With the rawest hardcore artists
We have the most intense and dedicated group of artists.
Flawless victory you niggas can't do shit to me
I always win, and nobody can stop me.
Physically lyrically hypothetically realistically
I am powerful in every way you can imagine.
I'm the epitome of catchin' wreck, catch you when you cash your check
I am the best at causing chaos and will rob you when you least expect it.
Smash you when you pass then jack you for your fuckin' Lex
I'll attack you from behind and steal your car.
Nothin' less than the best if the squad did it
If we do something, we do it perfectly.
Hard-headed niggas better beware and fear like God said it
People who are stubborn should be cautious and afraid, like they would be of God.
Ay-yo I warned you, now all niggas could do is mourn you
I told you to be careful, and now all you can do is be sad.
I'm born to kill and still thrilled, I put it on you
I enjoy killing and will do it to you.
There's no regrets, remorse, only results and loneliness
Afterward, I feel nothing but success and loneliness.
Only the strong survivors strive through life as warriors
Only the strong can survive and thrive like warriors.
All of us die, some of us kill, even massacred
We will all eventually die, and some of us will kill or be killed.
Who want to try? Punisher will if you ask for it
If anyone wants to test me, they will face my wrath.
I'm hazardous for your health and hell's your next stop
Be careful around me because I could be dangerous and bring you to a terrible fate.
For real my shit's cocked the world has just stopped
I am prepared to act aggressively, and everything else seems insignificant.
I'm not the one you should be underestimatin'
You shouldn't assume I am not a threat.
Come test your fate an' I guarantee I'll be under investigation
If you try to fight me, the authorities will start to investigate.
You can't handle the whole, I'll slam you on your skull
You can't handle my force, and I'll seriously hurt you.
Or we can go blow for blow like Evander and Bowe, ya never know
We can fight evenly, but you never know what will happen.
However tho' I still hold the title
Regardless, I am still the best.
When all my rivals the chance to dance who missed the homicidal
When my opponents give up, they realize they may have escaped death.
Hand on the bible I swear to defend my crown
I swear to maintain my position as the best rapper.
I've been around since forever and never let it touch the ground
I've been here a long time, and nobody has taken my place.
Don't fuck around and catch a rude awakenin'
Don't mess with me, or you'll quickly regret it.
My crew's basically waitin' patiently for you to move your patrons in
My team is patiently waiting for you to make a mistake.
Then we'll surround you, form Desert Storm and pound you
Once you make a mistake, we will overwhelm you and hurt you.
Look around you, Terror Squad's everywhere like Soundview
My team is all around you like the neighborhood of Soundview.
The Boogie Down do it like nobody, who are we?
We are from the Boogie Down Bronx, and we are unlike anyone else.
The foundation, you're facin' a whole army
You are facing an entire army.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARY KLEIN, NEIL LEVENSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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R.I.P. One of my favourite albums. Class. ✌
BIG DADDY
Classic 🔥
Whiteside1991
Best intro song in hip hop history
The best Around
Fuckin classic
Looney Toonz
Sick!!
Ed Murchison
One of the best rappers/ died in Vien
Ritz Allah forever on l'aime Allah et puissant
Rip my brother Big punisher fat joe legends rap classique
Jorge Makii
Leyend never dies ✨💫
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