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

Dec 15, 2025 · The Notorious B.I.G. (born May 21, 1972, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died March 9, 1997, Los Angeles, California) was an American rapper who was among the most influential …

"Juicy" is the lead single from the 1994 debut album Ready to Die by The Notorious B.I.G. The track's production is built around a sample of the 1983 song "Juicy Fruit" by Mtume. The single...

Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. Biggie Smalls, was born on May 21, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the son of Jamaican parents, Voletta Wallace, a pre-school teacher, and Selwyn George …

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 …

Considered by many to be one of the greatest rappers of all time, The Notorious B.I.G. was a major figure in both hardcore hip-hop and ‘90s pop music until his murder in 1997 at age 24. …

Christopher George Latore Wallace was an American rapper and composer who went by the stage names the Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, or simply Biggie. He is widely regarded as …

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductee 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 …

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.

Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), also known by his stage names The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, or simply Biggie, was an American rapper. Rooted …