He might be simply the best pure lyricist of all time. Indeed, the Brooklyn, New York-born rapper known as The Notorious B.I.G. would surprise listeners with his unique lyrics and rhyme combinations, ...

THE NOTORIOUS BIG: (Rapping) I love it when you call me Big Poppa. Throw your hands in the air if you's a true player. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Christopher Wallace would have turned 50 this year. And, of ...

Biggie’s producer DJ Premier reflected on the creation of “Ten Crack Commandments” in a 2003 interview with XXL. Biggie wanted to incorporate a sample from Public Enemy’s 1991 song “Shut ‘Em Down” ...

The Sandbox and Warner Music Group are collaborating to commemorate the 30th anniversary of The Notorious B.I.G.'s debut single "Juicy." The Sandbox and Warner Music Group are collaborating to ...

In the fall of 1996, The Notorious B.I.G. was involved in a near-fatal car accident that left him needing months of physical rehabilitation in a hospital bed. When the hit-making rapper felt good ...

It’s been 27 years since the untimely passing of Christopher Wallace–also known as The Notorious B.I.G.—and his impact is still being felt throughout Hip-Hop and popular culture. The Versace shades, ...

Considered by many to be one of, if not the greatest rapper and lyricist of all time, the Brooklyn-born rapper known as The Notorious B.I.G. died tragically at just 24 years old. Born Christopher ...

“These dudes didn’t want me to sell records,” the Queensbridge icon stated. “They wanted me to stay on an underground level, and I understand what they mean a little bit. But at the same time, Biggie ...

Marsai Martin is also among the honorees as the 2025 festival returns to Howard University this year. 6 hours ago “Alright so, I’m sitting here with my brother, Creatr God, and we know that it’s a lot ...

ABBA, Biggie, Blondie and Rudolph are entering America's audio canon. New inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include ABBA's 1976 album "Arrival," The Notorious B ...

Shortly after the death of The Notorious B.I.G.’s mother, Violetta Wallace, there was an deal in the works to sell the deceased rapper’s music catalog. Mark Pitts and Wayne Barrow, who co-founded ...