Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), better known by his stage names the Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, [1] or simply Biggie, [2] was an American rapper …

"The Notorious B.I.G.’s multi-platinum debut, Ready to Die, celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special 2-LP black vinyl reissue featuring a newly reimagined limited edition cover and some...

Oct 3, 2025 · After developing a talent for rap as a pastime, Wallace recorded a demo under the stage name Biggie Smalls. The recording came to the attention of Sean (“Puffy”) Combs, who …

Apr 2, 2014 · Biggie Smalls, also known as "The Notorious B.I.G.," was a revered hip-hop artist and face of East Coast gangsta rap. He was shot and killed on March 9, 1997.

Mar 9, 2025 · Biggie’s murder is closely linked to the killing of fellow ‘90s hip-hop superstar Tupac Shakur, as the two were involved in a feud that saw Biggie represent the East Coast and …

Impressed, Puffy went to sign Biggie to his new label, Bad Boy Records. Puffy and Biggie worked on the artist's first album, and the Notorious B.I.G. was born. Biggie was first heard on a remix …

The Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie Smalls was born Christopher Wallace on May 21, 1972. [1] Born to Jamaican parents, his mother Voletta taught preschool and his father Selwyn was a welder …

Biggie was hit by four bullets. [7] Wallace's entourage rushed him to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where doctors performed an emergency thoracotomy, but he was pronounced dead at 1:15 …

Biggie Smalls aka The Notorious B.I.G. prophesied his short but impactful career with albums “Ready to Die” and “Life After Death” – two of hip-hop’s most influential albums.

Known throughout the music industry for his edgy lyrics and catchy beats, rapper Biggie Smalls also brought his talents to the entertainment industry.