Trivia

Rios weighed 698 pounds at the time of his death.

Was a star athlete as a youth.

First Latin rapper to go multiplatinum.

Whitney Houston, Eminem, Cypress Hill, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Lil' Kim, LL Cool J, Mack 10, The Lox, Wyclef Jean, and 'Bone Thugs 'N Harmony' were among the various celebrities that either attended Big Pun's funeral and/or sent flowers.

Cremated and buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, New York, on Feb 12, 2000.

Dropped out of Stevenson High School at the age of 15.

Was best friends with Fat Joe

Both their marriage and honeymoon was held in Bronx, New York (City Hall and the Marriot Marquis).

Son, Christopher, is carrying on his father's legacy as "Baby Pun".

Mother's name is Gail Tirado.

Rap music artist.

Is survived by four sisters (Piña, Nicole, Nyree, Christine), two daughters (Amanda, Vanessa), and one son (Christopher).

Grandmother's name is Carmen de la Tajera.