Big Pun
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Big Pun's greatest achievement was becoming the first Latino solo hip-hop artist to earn a platinum album with Capital Punishment. That record shattered a glass ceiling and paved the way for later Latinx stars. The album also earned a Grammy nomination, a rare honor for a debut from an underground artist. His intricate wordplay and breathless delivery remain benchmarks of technical skill in rap.
Honours & Distinctions
First Latino solo hip-hop artist to achieve platinum certification
Capital Punishment became the first album by a Latino solo rapper to sell over one million copies.
Rankings & Lists
200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time
Magazine Covers
The Source
1998
Big Pun and Fat Joe cover
Vibe
1998-1999
Big Pun feature
Records & Feats
First Latino solo rapper to achieve platinum certification
Capital Punishment was the first album by a Latino solo hip-hop artist to be certified platinum by the RIAA.