Movie: Big Pun: The Legacy

Top 10 Billed Cast

Big Pun
Big Pun

Self (archive footage)

B-Real
B-Real

Self

Armageddon
Armageddon

Self

Chuck D
Chuck D

Self

DMX
DMX

Self

Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg

Self

Drag-On
Drag-On

Self

Sticky Fingaz
Sticky Fingaz

Self

Warren G
Warren G

Self

Felix Delgado
Felix Delgado

Self (as Cuban Link)

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    His rhymes caught the attention of millions. His flow is un-matched by any. His story is captivating and triumphant. "Big Pun: The Legacy" chronicles the life of the Grammy Nominated artist "Big Pun" aka Christopher Rios, a Puerto Rican from the Bronx who made history by becoming the first Latino rapper to sell over a million records.

  • Release Date

    2009-09-01

  • Average

    4.5

  • Rating:

    2.3 starts
  • Tagline

    Discover the true story behind one of the most influential artists of our generation – Big Pun.

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  • Languages:

    English
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