Advent Calendar Day 24: Autographed Portrait of Big Pun By Jonathan Mannion

Big Pun, born Christopher Lee Carlos Rios, is one of the most important figures in hip-hop. His debut album, Capital Punishment, which was released in 1998, is considered a classic and at his height, was one of the most recognizable rappers in the country. Famed photographer and director Jonathan Mannion -- who's known for photographing the genre's biggest stars such as JAY-Z, Nas, DMX, Eminem, OutKast, Kendrick Lamar, among others -- had the opportunity to photograph Big Pun before his untimely...