Hip-Hop filmmaker Vlad Yudin has released a biographic DVD of the late, great Big Pun entitled “Big Pun: The Legacy Special Collector’s Edition.” The film chronicles the life of the Grammy-nominated artist, who died 10 years ago.
This captivating and triumphant story features the making of a Puerto Rican rapper from the Bronx who made history by becoming the first Latino rapper to sell over a million records. In this special edition, all new interviews detail the making of “Big Pun The Legacy.”
Experience his rise to stardom, the extraordinary weight gain, the legendary TS Crew and resounding legacy through a series of interviews with today’s Hip-Hop heavyweights and those who knew him best. Includes never-before-seen footage and “Lost Files” archive. Discover the true story behind one of the most influential artists of our generation — Big Pun.
The films includes special cameos from Chuck D, Snoop Dogg, DMX, Redman and many more. This special edition DVD is available in all stores today – September 28, 2010 through EMI Label Group.
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PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD AND SUPPORT “BIG PUN PLACE”
It’s Official – go to “www.bigpunplace.com” and come support me on my journey to finally make 163rd and Rogers Place the new home of “BIG PUN PLACE” I believe you should never give up on your dreams and if any walls are in your way break them down till your voice is heard- I believe second times a charm not the third so sign the petition for “WE WANT PUN PLACE” on the website and be part of history.
Ms. Nicole Rodriguez, sister of the late Christopher “Big Pun” Rios, embarks on a journey to fulfill the dream of herself and the fans of one of the greatest to touch the mic. Ms. Rodriguez is committed to turning Rogers Place near 163rd in the Bronx to th…at of her brother’s name. Nicole shares that BIG PUN was a “True New Yorker” who loved where he was from and loved his people. With all the opportunities to leave his home town, he refused and chose to stay to his roots. Rogers Place and 163rd has become a place where locals, tourists come to pay homage and show respect to one of their beloved own. This is a petition to include fans all around and his supporters of his native New York community. If you are in favor of not only seeing but being a part of history, please fill out this petition in entirety and let it be known that you are for “Big Pun Place.”
To continue her brother’s legacy by giving back, sister of the late Big Pun Nicole “Nicky” Rodriguez personally will be donating “Back to school’ supplies for the upcoming 2011/2012 school year for the elementary school aged children who reside on the street named Rogers Place in the Bronx. This is the street she has put much effort into re-naming (co-naming) to Christopher “Big Pun” Rios Place.Nicole stated “With Rogers Place being the memorial location for the past 11 years of my brother’s mural- On top of that, for the residents of this street to allow Tats Cru to paint over their walls to make year after year murals of my brother, to except our family, friends and fans to overwhelm their street named Rogers Place -It is only appropriate that I start giving from this location”. If you would like to donate school supplies for this cause it will be greatly appreciated for the educational future of our children. You can mail school supply donations starting now to business mailing address: Att; Nicole Rodriguez P.O Box 771463, Orlando, FL 32877-No monetary (No money) donation!! Only School supplies and/or book bags or gift cards (Office Max, Walmart, Kmart, Staples, Office Depot and Target)-Nicole has future plans to help other areas including her birth home of Soundview in the Bronx. Nicole stated “I want to be like a secret santa and give back surprisingly, this was me and my brother’s childhood dream.” Let’s make a difference one street at a time.Any questions email: bigpunplace@gmail.com