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.

The Notorious B.I.G. channel is the official YouTube home of The Notorious B.I.G. featuring his catalog of official music videos and playlists. The Notorious B.I.G. is widely recognized as one of ...

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 Tupac the …

Jan 19, 2026 · 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 then worked …

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.

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 of a Mary J. …

Oct 2, 2024 · 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 …

Featuring rare footage and in-depth interviews, this documentary celebrates the life of The Notorious B.I.G. on his journey from hustler to rap king.

As a teenager, Brooklyn native Christopher Wallace started rapping as Biggie Smalls, the name of a mobster character in the 1975 action comedy Let’s Do It Again.

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 most …