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HIPHOPDX The Notorious B.I.G.

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Real Name: Christopher Wallace

Aliases: Biggie Smalls, Frank White, Biggie

The Notorious B.I.G.
BORN:
May 21, 1972
AGE:
53
NET WORTH:
N/A
HEIGHT:
6'2

BIO

In his brief but legendary career, with just two albums released when he was alive, the Notorious B.I.G. became one of the greatest MCs ever. A rap prodigy by the time he was a teenager, a demo he made found its way to The Source magazine, and he was placed in their Unsigned Hype column in March 1992. Sean “Puffy” Combs heard the tape and signed him to Uptown Records where he was an A&R Executive. When Combs left Uptown and launched Bad Boy Records, Biggie joined him and he quickly helped to usher in the East Coast of the 90s with his acclaimed debut Ready to Die in 1994. After working with his crew Junior Mafia’s debut Conspiracy Theory, he began working on his double-album Life After Death. Tragically, he was killed a week before it was released. When it dropped, it was instantly regarded as a classic and he was hailed as an icon in the culture.

PROPS

  • He’s widely regarded as one of the greatest MCs ever, partially for never writing his rhymes down.
  • Ready to Die and Life After Death are certified classics.
  • He started his own label Undeas with Lance “Un” Rivera.
  • He formed his own group Junior Mafia.
  • He discovered Cam’Ron.
  • He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.

Top The Notorious B.I.G. Questions

What label was the Notorious B.I.G. signed to?

Before joining Bad Boy, he was signed to Uptown Records.

What other rappers did the Notorious B.I.G. go to high school with?

At various times, he went to school with JAY-Z, Busta Rhymes, and AZ

Who were the Notorious B.I.G.’s influences?

Big Daddy Kane and Kool G. Rap

Where did he get the name, Biggie Smalls?

Calvin Lockhart had the character name of Biggie Smalls in the 1975 film Let’s Do It Again.

Did the Notorious B.I.G. ever win a Grammy?

No. He was nominated for four Grammys.

How many records did the Notorious B.I.G. sell?

He sold over 21 million albums.

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