Questions and Answers with Liza Rios (Click Here to read her poetry)

The following is a short Q&A with Liza Rios, wife of Chris Rios aka Big Pun.  I would like to thank Liza for agreeing to participate in the Q&A despite her busy schedule.

Q: The new documentary on Pun's life is being released in June.  What was your main motivation in deciding to create a documentary for Pun?

LR: Big Pun ,Still Not a Playa, was released on Tuesday the 11th of June.  My main motivation for this documentary was Pun.  I did not want him to be forgotten..  It's been 2 years and Pun was rapidly fading away.

Q: When creating the documentary, Still not a Playa, what was the most challenging aspect of its development?

LR: The most challenging aspect in creating the documentary was staying focus on the main story.  We did not want to point the finger at anyone.  However we wanted the truth to come out.

Q: Pun proved himself as a rapper, and only started getting involved in film.  If we were still blessed to have Pun with us, what would he have probably been doing at this time? (rapping, producing, executive producing, movies, art, comedy, etc.).

LR: Wow!!.. If Pun were still here!.. He wanted to do it all.. Movies, clothing, record label..

Q: Most people interviewed who have met Chris said that they walked away with a great impression of him.  How do you think most people thought of him after meeting him?

LR: Pun always left a great impression.  He would show loyalty, he had a lot of charisma.  He was also very funny and straightforward.  he only gave respect to those who gave it, and you could tell he was not the one to F@#K with.

Q: What was the best thing about Chris that most of his fans didn't know about him?

LR: He was a family man.. Father first.. Loved his kid.. He was also very spiritual.

Q: There was a proposal to create Big Pun's Place, a street name to honor Pun.  The Bronx City Council originally did not approve the proposal.  Are people still working on this, or are there other means of paying tribute to Pun in the works?

LR: I believe they are still working on it.. Hopefully once the documentary comes out.. They would be able to see Pun's struggle and how much he worked.  He loved the Bronx and died reppin' it.

Q: Your son, Chris jr., took up rapping and has already done some live performances.  What has Baby Pun been up to?

LR: Babypun is in a group called 3Down.. They've been signed to Surrender Records/Interscope.

Q: It is said that Baby Pun has many similarities to his father, even in his style of rhyming.  How important is it to Baby Pun that he become on artist like his father?

LR: Babypun loves his father and wanted to follow his footsteps.. It's just really crazy seeing BabyPun 'cause he looks just like his dad.  So he doesn't try to be his pops.. He just naturally is..

Q: With Baby Pun being involved in music, can we also expect to see you more involved with the music industry in the future?

LR: As for me.. Yeah, you will see me more.. Foundation still lives on..

Q: On a final note, Pun's memory has been kept alive by various tribute websites such as this one.  Over the last year the number of visitors to this site has greatly increased, and Pun fans old and new have been showing their love in many of the online message boards.  If you had the opportunity to say anything to Pun's fans who continue to show their love for him, what would it be?

LR: As for Pun's fans I wanna keep it griddy.  Keep it real.. Stay true to yourself and always watch your back!!!! Wanna give my love to those who stay reppin' Pun.. And to my B O R I C U A S.. I love my people!!! Wat U thought it waz ova... Nah dis sh!t just started.