Big Pun
American rapper (1971–2000)
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Summary
Big Pun was born on November 9, 1971[1], in The Bronx[2]. He died on February 7, 2000[3], in White Plains[4]. He worked as a rapper[5], songwriter[6], actor[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,706 views/month, #5,700 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Woodlawn Cemetery[10]
- Child: Chris Rivers[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Ethnic group: Stateside Puerto Ricans[14]
- Member of: Terror Squad[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: East Coast hip-hop[17], Latin hip-hop[18], gangsta rap[19], hardcore hip-hop[20]
- Record label: Loud Records[21], Terror Squad Entertainment[22], SRC Records[23], Columbia Records[24]
- Discography: Big Pun discography[25]
- Commons category: Big Pun[26]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[27], respiratory failure[28]
- Family name: Rios[29]
- Given name: Christopher[30], Lee[31]
- Pseudonym: Big Pun[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Big Pun[33]
- Manner of death: natural causes[34]
- Instrument: voice[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Nickname: Big Punisher[37], Big Moon Dog[38], Chris[39]
- Birth name: Julio Hernandez Guzman[40]
- Name in native language: Big Pun[41]
- Number of children: 3[42]
- Start of work period: 1992[43]
- Height: 171 cm[44]
Why It Matters
Big Pun has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Big Pun born?
Big Pun was born in The Bronx[2].
Where did Big Pun die?
Big Pun died in White Plains[4].
What did Big Pun do for work?
Big Pun worked as a rapper[5], songwriter[6], actor[7], and musician[8].