The Tragic Death Of Big Punisher

Perhaps the biggest tragedy coming out of the immensely popular Puerto Rican MC's death is the drama between Fat Joe and Big Punisher's widow, Liza Rios. Rios sued her deceased husband's mentor and friend for $1,000,000 in 2014 over royalties she had not received since 2005, according to Hip Hop News Uncovered. As a result, the family allegedly experienced financial difficulties that left them homeless. The situation has left both parties salty — with Fat Joe missing the Big Pun Plaza street dedication ceremony, and childhood friend and Terror Squad member Cuban Link mincing no words regarding Fat Joe's absence. Undoubtedly, Big Punisher would not be happy about his friend and the love of his life still fighting over money years later.

Fat Joe talked about Big Punisher's health issues on VladTV, and acknowledged that his friend's weight was a point of contention between them — leading Pun to feel self-conscious to the point that he allegedly stopped eating in front of his friends. Regardless of its cause, Big Punisher's death was nevertheless a devastating blow to his friends, his family, and his fans.