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).
Still Not A Player
Big Punisher Lyrics
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Yeah
Don't wanna be a player (T.S.)
I don't wanna be a player no more
I'm not a player I just fuck a lot
But Big Punisher, still got what you're lookin for
For my thug niggas, for my thug niggas
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be
I don't wanna be a player no more
I'm not a player I just fuck a lot
But you know Big Punisher still down by law
Who's down to crush a lot
Hey yo I'm still not a player but you still a hater
Elevator to the top haha, see you later, I'm gone
Penthouse suite, Penthouse freaks
In house beach, french countess, ten thou piece
Rent-out lease, with a option to buy
Coppin a five-oh Benz for when I'm not, far up in the sky
Puffin the lye, from my Twinzito
Up in the Benzito with my kiko from Queens, nicknamed Perico
We go back like PA's and wearing PJ's
Now we reach the peakage, running trains for three days
Who wanna ride it won't cost you a dollar
Whether soft or harder of course you still gonna holla
My my, I'm big huh, I rip my (prick) through your hooters
I'm sick, you couldn't measure my (dick) with six rulers
Hold up, chula, I'm all about gettin' loot
But I knock that boot, if you out to get HOOF
I don't wanna be a player no more
I'm not a player I just fuck a lot
But Big Punisher, still got what you're lookin for
For my thug niggas, for my thug niggas
Uptown baby, uptown
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be
I don't wanna be a player no more
I'm not a player I just fuck a lot
But you know Big Punisher still down by law
Who's down to crush a lot
I love from butter pecan to blackberry molass'
I don't discriminate, I regulate every shade of the (ass)
Long as you show class, and pass my test
Fat (ass and) breasts, highly intelligent bachlorettes
That's the best, I won't settle for less
I wanna ghetto brunette, with unforgettable sex
I lay your head on my chest, come feel my heartbeat
We can park the Jeep, pump Mobb Deep, and just spark the leaf
It's hard to creep since I found Joe
Every pretty round brown (hoe) wanna go down low
But this Boogie Down pro-fessional, I'm gonna let you know
Once I put the blows, get your clothes, cause you got to go
I could go downstairs, little brown hairs everywhere
"You nasty Twin!" I don't care
Round here they call me Big Pun, if you with the big guns
Thick tongue, known to make a chick (come)
(In the) hot tub, poppin bubb-ly
Rubbin your spot love, got you screaming Punish me
But it don't stop, watch the Pun get wicked
When I (stick it) even Luke be like
"Don't stop, get it get it"
(In the) hot tub, poppin bubb-ly
Rubbin your spot love, got you screaming Punish me
But it don't stop, watch the Pun get wicked
When I (stick it) even Luke be like
"Don't stop, get it get it"
I don't wanna be a player no more
But Big Punisher, still got what you're lookin for
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be - I don't wanna be a player no more
But you know Big Punisher still down by law
Who's down to crush a lot
Boricua, morena, boricua, morena
Boricua, morena, boricua, morena
Boricua, morena, boricua, morena
No more rolling with an entourage
Unless it's Pun and the Terror Squad
Punisher, Punisher, Big Punisher
Punisher, Joe and Big Punisher
Boricua, morena, boricua, morena
The song Still Not A Player by Big Punisher is a rap song that talks about his lifestyle but also touches on his desire to no longer be just a player. The song starts with Big Punisher saying that he doesn't want to be a player anymore, but he just likes to "fuck a lot." He then goes on to assert that he still has what his thugs are looking for and is still down by law. He, later on in the song, talks about his lavish lifestyle, which includes owning a penthouse, freestyle suits, and a beach house. He also mentions his preference in women and how he won't settle for just any woman.
The song is a braggadocious song, often referred to as "dirty love-rap," which is common in the hip-hop genre. The song's beat is slow, with a sampled piano, giving it a somewhat somber feel that makes it more captivating. The chorus is memorable and has a sing-along quality to it, making it a hit amongst fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa!
Big Punisher starts the song with an exclamation.
Yeah
Acknowledgment sound to the beat drop.
Don't wanna be a player (T.S.)
Big Punisher is not interested in playing the game anymore.
I don't wanna be a player no more
Big Punisher doesn't want to date casually anymore.
I'm not a player I just fuck a lot
Big Punisher is not a player but he is sexually active.
But Big Punisher, still got what you're lookin for
Big Punisher still has what people want.
For my thug niggas, for my thug niggas
Big Punisher dedicated this song to his thug listeners.
Uptown baby, uptown
Big Punisher is shouting out Uptown.
I don't wanna be, don't wanna be
Big Punisher repeats his wishes.
But you know Big Punisher still down by law
Big Punisher is still holding onto his original values.
Who's down to crush a lot
Who's down to score big.
Hey yo I'm still not a player but you still a hater
Big Punisher is responding to his haters who are still against his success.
Elevator to the top haha, see you later, I'm gone
Big Punisher is leaving his haters behind.
Penthouse suite, Penthouse freaks
Big Punisher is living the high life in his luxurious penthouse.
In house beach, french countess, ten thou piece
Big Punisher is in a house beach with a French countess wearing expensive jewelry.
Rent-out lease, with a option to buy
Big Punisher is renting out and can buy anything he wants.
Coppin a five-oh Benz for when I'm not, far up in the sky
Big Punisher is buying a Mercedes-Benz car to use when he travels.
Puffin the lye, from my Twinzito
Big Punisher is smoking together with Twinzito.
Up in the Benzito with my kiko from Queens, nicknamed Perico
Big Punisher is driving around with a friend named Perico in his Mercedes-Benz.
We go back like PA's and wearing PJ's
Big Punisher and Perico go way back.
Now we reach the peakage, running trains for three days
Big Punisher and Perico reach the highest level and had a three-day party.
Who wanna ride it won't cost you a dollar
Big Punisher is offering a good deal.
Whether soft or harder of course you still gonna holla
Big Punisher's sexual skills are so good that whoever experiences it will talk about it.
My my, I'm big huh, I rip my (prick) through your hooters
Big Punisher is emphasizing his size and sexual abilities.
I'm sick, you couldn't measure my (dick) with six rulers
Big Punisher is boasting about his sexual abilities again.
Hold up, chula, I'm all about gettin' loot
Big Punisher is all about the money.
But I knock that boot, if you out to get HOOF
Big Punisher will reject someone if they're only interested in his money.
I love from butter pecan to blackberry molass'
Big Punisher likes women of different skin colors.
I don't discriminate, I regulate every shade of the (ass)
Big Punisher is an equal opportunity lover.
Long as you show class, and pass my test
Big Punisher has standards for his woman.
Fat (ass and) breasts, highly intelligent bachlorettes
Big Punisher prefers women who are curvy and smart.
That's the best, I won't settle for less
Big Punisher will not settle for anyone who doesn't meet his standards.
I wanna ghetto brunette, with unforgettable sex
Big Punisher likes outgoing brunettes with great sexual skills.
I lay your head on my chest, come feel my heartbeat
Big Punisher is romantic.
We can park the Jeep, pump Mobb Deep, and just spark the leaf
Big Punisher and his woman can chill together in his car and smoke weed while listening to Mobb Deep.
It's hard to creep since I found Joe
Big Punisher is now famous and it's hard for him to go unnoticed.
Every pretty round brown (hoe) wanna go down low
Many women are attracted to Big Punisher.
But this Boogie Down pro-fessional, I'm gonna let you know
Big Punisher is a professional from Boogie Down.
Once I put the blows, get your clothes, cause you got to go
Big Punisher has a one-night stand policy.
I could go downstairs, little brown hairs everywhere
Big Punisher is comfortable with a woman's human traits, even if they're considered unattractive.
"You nasty Twin!" I don't care
Big Punisher doesn't mind what people say about him.
Round here they call me Big Pun, if you with the big guns
Big Punisher is famous and respected in his community.
Thick tongue, known to make a chick (come)
Big Punisher has a smooth and effective talking style.
(In the) hot tub, poppin bubb-ly
Big Punisher is in the hot tub popping champagne.
Rubbin your spot love, got you screaming Punish me
Big Punisher is satisfying his woman.
But it don't stop, watch the Pun get wicked
Big Punisher is getting better and better.
When I (stick it) even Luke be like
"Don't stop, get it get it"
Even Luke, who is also known for sexual lyrics, is impressed by Big Punisher's skills.
Boricua, morena, boricua, morena
Big Punisher is calling out to Puerto Rican and brown-skinned women.
No more rolling with an entourage
Big Punisher is not interested in traveling with a group of people anymore.
Unless it's Pun and the Terror Squad
Big Punisher only wants to travel with his crew called the Terror Squad.
Punisher, Punisher, Big Punisher
Big Punisher is showing off his alternate nickname.
Punisher, Joe and Big Punisher
Big Punisher is shouting out his fellow rapper Joe and his alternate nickname.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RODNEY JERKINS, RODNEY ROY JERKINS, BRENDA GORDON RUSSELL, JOLYON WARD SKINNER, JAPHE TEJEDA, JOE THOMAS, MICHELE WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@_duh_bozz_2339
Today marks 18 years since Pun has died. Legends never die.
@albertoramirez5637
19
@samfreda8156
No way!!!! ๐จ๐จ๐จ๐จ๐จ๐คฏ๐คฏ๐คฏ๐คฏ
@thisisyourfact-check1669
Pun was the lead.
@luznavarro4089
February 7th 2000
@MagnumDB
So you're saying Pun wasn't a legend?
@MikeEnIke007
They could've released this today and it would be a hit. This song ages very well
@stevewoodson4635
Rip. Antoine Henderson
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