Before the platinum plaques and the radio hits, there was Christopher Rios — a kid from the South Bronx carrying more weight than most men twice his age. The Hip Hop Files Podcast dives deep into the early life of Big Pun — his childhood struggles, the street battles that sharpened his flow, and the personal demons that shaped his hunger. From the chaos of the Bronx to the formation of his first crew, Fuller Clips, this is the untold beginning of a lyrical giant.

A story of pain, pride, and purpose — before fame came calling.