The Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace, better known by his stage names the Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, was an American rapper and songwriter. Rooted in the East Coast hip-hop and gangsta rap traditions, he is widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Bedford–Stuyvesant
- Educated at
- Bishop Loughlin Memorial High SchoolGeorge Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"I made a change from a common thief, to up-close and personal with Robin Leach, and I'm far from cheap. I smoke skunk with my peeps all day, spread love it's the Brooklyn way. The moet and alize keeps…"
"I love it when you call me Big Poppa; throw your hands in the air if you's a true player."
"You're just mad 'cause I got my dick sucked, and my balls licked."
"Damn right I like the life I live, 'cause I went from negative to positive."
"Birthdays was the worst days; now we sip champagne when we're thirsty."
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Timeline
1972
Born
Birth1997
Died
Death
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