There's no doubt that The Notorious B.I.G. made one of the most lauded and beloved hip-hop albums of all time with Ready to Die. It's a pure masterclass in East Coast hip-hop, flows, and production choices. Even though it was released back in 1994, it still sounds quite timeless, which is just another reason why its regarded as a true classic. You could poo-poo this fact, but the album has also been quite successful during the streaming era. It's got well over a few billion streams overall...
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B.I.G.'s Estate Preps For 30th Anniversary Reissue Of "Ready To Die" With "For The Respect" EP
There's no doubt that The Notorious B.I.G. made one of the most lauded and beloved hip-hop albums of all time with Ready to Die. It's a pure masterclass in East Coast hip-hop, flows, and production choices. Even though it was released back in 1994, it still sounds quite timeless, which is just another reason why its regarded as a true classic. You could poo-poo this fact, but the album has also been quite successful during the streaming era. It's got well over a few billion streams overall... -
Exclusive First Look at Super7 The Notorious B.I.G. Figure of the Legendary Rapper
ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive look at Super7‘s all-new The Notorious B.I.G. Deluxe Figure, based on the iconic New York rapper. The new figure is inspired by The Notorious B.I.G., also known as Biggie Smalls or Biggie. The rapper is widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time, and one of the biggest forces in hip hop throughout the 1990s, prior to his untimely passing in 1997. The figure is available to preorder now on Super7’s website, and retails for $35.
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Marvel enlists the late great Notorious B.I.G. to squash Deadpool & Wolverine's beef
Hip hop and American comics have influenced each other for decades now, and this relationship is set to continue with a brand-new variant cover from Marvel Comics featuring the late great Notorious B.I.G. breaking up a fight between Deadpool and Wolverine for Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII #3. The release of the cover celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Notorious B.I.G.'s seminal debut album, Ready to Die. The cover is drawn by artist Salvador Larrocca, and depicts Biggie sagely keeping... -
Rapper Actor Chino XL Dead at 50 (RIP)
East Coast rapper Chino XL—real name Derek Emmanuel Barbosa—has reportedly died. An inside source confirmed the news to AllHipHop in a text on Monday (July 29). Friends close to him are calling it “soul crushing.” Chino XL was born on April 8, 1974, in the Bronx and later moved to New Jersey. Chino XL gained recognition in the 1990s with his debut album, Here to Save You All, released in 1996, which showcased his lyrical prowess and storytelling ability. He’s released several albums... -
The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Ready to Die’ Is Getting a 30th Anniversary Limited-Edition Reissue
The Notorious B.I.G.’s acclaimed Ready to Die debut album, which turns 30 years old in September, is getting some special treatment for the big anniversary: A limited-edition 2-LP reissue is set to mark the occasion. Ready to Die (30th Anniversary) will arrive on the album’s original Sept. 13 release date, and will feature a reimagined cover art featuring a photo of Biggie Smalls, the late Brooklyn rapper’s G subway stop and the Brooklyn Bridge. The limited-edition reissue will...
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Notorious B.I.G. Returns to the rap charts with One Of His Most Beloved Singles
Decades after his death, Notorious B.I.G. remains a legend in the hip-hop world. He helped bring rap music to the American masses in an important way in the ‘90s, and his legacy not only lives on to this day, but his work is still immensely popular among millions. Notorious B.I.G. returns to a pair of Billboard charts this week with one of his biggest singles. The tune racked up enough sales in the past tracking period to find its way back to several lists, even becoming a top 10 smash once... -
Hulu’s ‘Under the Bridge’ Tells the Story of Reena Virk and The Notorious B.I.G.
The pop culture figure's presence and music are featured throughout the scripted series starring Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough, showcasing how the rapper and hip-hop are integral to the story of a young girl trying to fit into society in the late '90s. In the first episode of Hulu’s Under the Bridge, Reena Virk is trying to fit in with a new group of friends. Her way of bonding? Playing The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 opus Life After Death. That album — his second — was released... -
Shaq’s Classic Song ‘You Can’t Stop the Reign’ Featuring Biggie Is Finally on Streaming Services
The year is 1996 and Shaquille O’Neal and the Notorious B.I.G. are two of the biggest figures in their respective fields. Shaq was entering the last year of his deal with the Orlando Magic before he headed west to the Los Angeles Lakers at the end of the 1995-1996 season. Biggie was getting ready to release his sophomore album, Life After Death, while in the throws of a beef with 2Pac. Big name-dropped the NBA player on the song “Gimme the Loot” off his debut album, Ready to Die,... -
Styles P Says JAY-Z Never Surpassed The Notorious B.I.G. As A Rap Artist
JAY-Z is widely regarded by many music lovers as arguably the greatest rapper of all-time, but according to Styles P., there’s at least one emcee who supersedes him in rap supremacy. The LOX member recently reacted to the notion that Hov “surpassed” The Notorious B.I.G. in terms of skill and legacy, a take he vehemently disagreed with. During an appearance on Scoop B Radio, the Yonkers rep broke down his reasoning behind picking Biggie as a superior artist... -
Meek Mill Post About The Notorious B.I.G.'s Casket
Meek Mill is coming under fire on X (formerly Twitter) for his recent post about seeing a picture of The Notorious B.I.G.'s casket. In the post, he wrote: "Today I seen biggie in a casket I stared at that pic for 30mins a [sic] straight." Fans have been sharing plenty of laughs at his expense in response as he provided zero context to the story. "wtf do meek mill be talking about forreal ? He stared at a picture of biggie in a casket for 30 mins straight?! Like who...
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