Big Pun’s widow, Liza Rios, previously sued Fat Joe and music publisher Jelly’s Jams for breach of contract, claiming she was owed a pretty big amount for Pun’s royalties that she was not receiving. The numbers weren’t revealed, but insiders say Rios accused Joey of withholding at least $2 million. Bossip reports the parties settled yesterday during a status hearing at Manhattan Federal Court. The previous day, lawyers for both sides spent all day in mediation.
(Audio) Chris Rivers & His Mother Liza Rios Reflect On The Highs & Lows Of Big Pun’s Legacy
It’s been 15 years since Christopher Rios a.k.a Big Punisher passed away. Since his untimely death, Pun’s memory and spirit lived vicariously through Fat Joe and the Terror Squad and continues to thrive through his son, Chris Rivers. Recently, Rivers and his mother Liza Rios got the opportunity to speak about Pun’s legacy on The Combat Jack Show. Listen to what they had to say after the jump.
Big Pun’s Wife Says WHAT About Fat Joe?!
Fat Joe and Big Pun were basically like brothers for the longest. Once Pun passed, a lot of drama began to occur, putting the late emcee’s wife, Liza Rios, in a hard place. Liza says ever since her husband’s death, she hasn’t gotten a penny from her husband’s large music catalog. According to Rios, Pun and Fat (now skinny) Joe had a deal to split the fortune off of I’m Not A Player. She says she still hasn’t received anything thus far. SMH!
