Chris Rivers

Christopher Rios, Jr. (born November 15, 1994), better known by his stage name Chris Rivers, is an American rapper and hip hop star. He is the son of rapper and Latino musician Big Pun.[1]

Early life

Rivers is the son of Christopher Lee Rios, better known as Big Pun, and Liza. His father died on February 7, 2000 when Rivers was five.[1] He grew up in many parts of the Bronx, NY. Rivers started persuing a hip hop career when he was eighteen.[2]

Career

Chris Rivers has had collaborations with various groups including The Lox, Termanology, Vinnie Paz, Joell Ortiz [3] Rivers made an album with Chino XL called Homicide Fetish.[4] He was originally known as Baby Pun.[1][5] His style is said to be similar to that of his father.[1]

Discography

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Vibe (2015-06-06). "Big Pun's Son Drops New 'You Ain't Recognized' Freestyle". Vibe.com. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
  2. ↑ Eddie Small (2016-04-14). "Chris Rivers, Son of Big Pun, Seeks to Pave Own Way to Hip-Hop Stardom - Soundview - DNAinfo New York". Dnainfo.com. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
  3. ↑ "[Interview] Chris Rivers Opens Up About Life Without His Legendary Rap Father and Developing His Own Career". The Source. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
  4. ↑ "Chino XL & Chris Rivers Join Saint Joe On "Homicide Fetish"". The Source. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
  5. ↑ "Chris Rivers". Allmusic. Retrieved 2016-9-9
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