During a recent interview, Fat Joe got a chance to speak on the legacy of Big Pun. Joe spoke on Rumors of taking Big Pun’s money and not helping out his widow, Liza Rios, and her kids. Joe says that the rumors are false. He went on to say the only one keeping Pun’s legacy alive is he and Remy Ma.
Fat Joe Settles With Big Pun’s Widow In Big Pun Royalties Lawsuit
Big Pun’s widow, Liza Rios, previously sued Fat Joe and music publisher Jelly’s Jams for breach of contract, claiming she was owed a pretty big amount for Pun’s royalties that she was not receiving. The numbers weren’t revealed, but insiders say Rios accused Joey of withholding at least $2 million. Bossip reports the parties settled yesterday during a status hearing at Manhattan Federal Court. The previous day, lawyers for both sides spent all day in mediation.
Boxing: Fat Joe Claims Mike Tyson Once Tried To Help Him & Big Pun Fight Bouncers At A Club
Fat Joe has been making quite a bit of noise in the sports world over the past week. You already know by now that last week Joe was on ESPN’s “Highly Questionable” where he revealed as far as he knows the song “I Got A Story To Tell” By Biggie was about Anthony Mason. That statement set off a firestorm, especially in the NYC area, as people went crazy after learning that, either praising Joe for finally revealing the truth, or being upset with him for seemingly throwing a shot at a man who is not here to defend himself. He thought more people knew about it and did say he regretted ever saying anything but the damage was already done. Former Knicks star, Charles Oakley took issue with Joe about that and pretty much called him a liar, as he said Mason never mentioned anything like that to him. Today, ESPN had Joe back again, this time on “Sportsnation” where he had another legendary story involving an athlete, this time being Mike Tyson!
(Photo) The 18th Anniversary of Big Pun’s “Capital Punishment” Tribute is This Weekend
To celebrate the 18th anniversary of the late, Big Pun, and his first Platinum album, “Capital Punishment,” the Reveal agency and Avant Garde have come together to organize a Big Pun tribute this weekend. The tribute will be a two day event taking place on April 22nd, and April 23rd.
(Photos + Videos) Gone But Never Forgotten: IFWT Remembers Big Pun
Its been 16 years since Big Pun left us. Pun was such a huge influence on the Hip-Hop game Today IFWT would like to take the time out on this day to remember him. (November 10, 1971 – February 7, 2000)
(Audio) Big Pun’s Wife Says The Punisher Never Hit Jay-Z With A Bottle In The Club
There has been a rumor floating around for sometime that Big Pun hit Jay-Z with a bottle in the club before the legendary rapper died. Big Pun’s wife Liza Rios says that rumor is just a rumor. Hit the jump for more.
