Voletta Wallace, The Notorious B.I.G.'s mother, discusses her son's come up and legacy. This article originally appeared in XXL magazine's April 2002 issue.
One thing that is undisputed is that the Notorious B.I.G.'s flow was second to none. And we can prove it. This article originally appeared in XXL magazine's April 2002 issue.
Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), better known by his stage names The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie or Biggie Smalls, was a rapper.
Just as important as charisma, rhymes and beats, personal style is one of the most important elements of a rapper's allure. An MC must also have impeccable taste to really flourish in the visual world of hip-hop. But following popular trends and bragging about brand names isn't enough to earn a spot in our Style Hall of Fame.
The March 1997 slaying of Notorious B.I.G. has remained an unsolved murder case for nearly 20 years. Despite many theories and speculations, there hasn't been an official report on who actually killed the late rapper. Biggie's widow, Faith Evans, appeared on the 'Arsenio Hall Show' Friday night (Jan. 17) and gave fans an update on the matter.
The childhood apartment of the Notorious B.I.G. has gone up for sale. The unit, located in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill neighborhood, is listed for $725,000.
As a tribute to the late Notorious B.I.G., who died 16 years ago this month on March 9, 1997, New York rappers Lil Cease, Joey Bada$$, Uncle Murda, Maino, Fred the Godson and Joell Ortiz spit bars during a BET cypher.