The magazine will feature handwritten lyrics, untold stories and rare photos provided by Biggies estate, and exclusive content contributed by his closest family and friends including a long, loving letter to Big by his friend, legendary New York radio DJ Angie Martinez, which you can read below: The print edition also includes a collectible pull-out poster that features Barron Claibornes iconic King of New York photo, an homage to magazines of the past and the tradition of pl...
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See a Sneak Preview of Notorious B.I.G. Word Up! Magazine Special (EXCLUSIVE)
The magazine will feature handwritten lyrics, untold stories and rare photos provided by Biggies estate, and exclusive content contributed by his closest family and friends including a long, loving letter to Big by his friend, legendary New York radio DJ Angie Martinez, which you can read below: The print edition also includes a collectible pull-out poster that features Barron Claibornes iconic King of New York photo, an homage to magazines of the past and the tradition of pl... -
Interactive sculpture in Downtown Brooklyn celebrates The Notorious B.I.G.
A new interactive sculpture was unveiled in Downtown Brooklyn on Wednesday, honoring the late Biggie Smalls as New York City celebrates hip-hops 50th anniversary. Fans gathered at the sculpture, blasting his music and remembering his life and the impact he made on hip-hop, especially in his home borough of Brooklyn. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso kicked off the presentation of the sculpture, which made its move from Dumbo to in front of Borough Hall, standing 9 feet tall and running...
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Son of Late Rapper Notorious B.I.G. Uncovers Fathers Legacy in New Time Studios Doc
A new documentary about the Notorious B.I.G. told through the lens of his son who was just five months old when the illustrious rapper died is in the works.Time Studios is producing Understanding Christopher Wallace, which promises an intimate look at the untold life story of one of the greatest rappers to ever live from the perspective of the son who never knew him. Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace in New York City, was shot to death in March 1997. C.J. Wallace, the rappers son with ...
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Buckwild reveals biggie's i got a story to tell was originally made for foxy brown
Buckwild has blown the lid off a key moment in Hip Hop history, sharing that the Notorious B.I.G.s I Got a Story To Tell was originally supposed to be for Foxy Brown. During episode seven of Iconic Records a Roku series which aims to uncover untold stories in Hip Hop the multi-platinum producer revealed how a beat meant for the Get Me Home hitmaker ended up in Biggies lap. That beat was originally for Foxy Brown, and Tone from Track,asters picked it for her. He told her JAY-Z was gonna rhyme to it...
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Lost Boyz talk and remember Notorious B.I.G. On "Drink Champs"
One week after having Rick Ross on the show, N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN had more rap royalty visit the Drink Champs studio in the form of Lost Boyz. Hailing from South Jamaica in Queens, the group came together in 1993. Blending party beats and street anthems, the group quickly found success. Their debut single, Lifestyles of the Rich & Shameless, peaked at Late Night Write on the Billboard Hot 100 and at #10 on the Billboard Rap 25. A year later, in 1996, their debut album Legal... -
Lil Cease Launches Biggie's Birthday Weekend With D-Roc At New Restaurant
Days before the Notorious B.I.G.s birthday, two of his oldest and most trusted friends linked up to celebrate a new venture. Junior Mafia member Lil Cease traveled out to Pennsylvania to check out Farm House Poconos, a restaurant owned by Damion D-Roc Butler. The Crush on You rapper took to Instagram to post food of him chilling with his childhood friend and some of the delicious meals he had while there like Steak Mac Cheese and Lobster & Grits. ... -
Happy 51st Birthday to the late great Notorious BIG!
Today (May 21) marks the birth of one of hip-hop's most gifted MCs: the Notorious B.I.G. The Brooklyn native, had it not been for his tragic death on March 9, 1997, at the age of 24, would have been celebrating his 51st birthday most likely alongside his mother, Voletta Wallace and his two children, T'yanna and CJ. While his passing was untimely, the mark he made in rap circles was not. His debut album, 'Ready to Die,' released in 1994, featured 19 tracks that depicted the life of a young black man from one of Brooklyn's toughest neighborhoods: Bedford-Stuyvesant. From the famed 'Juicy' track ("Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis/ When I was dead broke, man, I couldn't picture this") to the grittiness of 'Gimme the Loot' ("N----, you ain't got to explain s---/ I've been robbing motherf---ers since the slave ship"), he was unapologetic in his rhymes. ... -
Notorious B.I.G. Reportedly Paid Ma$e To Write For Lil Cease
Notorious B.I.G. allegedly helped Ma$e earn money by offering him a ghostwriting gig. According to a conversation between Lance Un Rivera and DJ Vlad shared on VladTV on Thursday (May 18), the Brooklyn titan hired the Harlem representative to pen rap verses for Lil Cease. Puff signed Ma$e so can ya imagine what kind of contract Ma$e got? Because B.I.G. just came off that same contract, the director shared. ... -
The D.O.C. Explains Why Biggie Is His #1 MC
In September of 1994, photographs were taken of The D.O.C., The Notorious B.I.G., Craig Mack, and Saafir together. The historic moment combining MCs from Texas, New York, California happened backstage at Chicago, Illinois Riviera Theatre. That month, Bad Boy Records was amid its Big Mack campaign, when Craig Mack released Project: Funk Da World and Biggie Smalls delivered Ready To Die one week later. As Saafir promoted his debut Boxcar Sessions, The D.O.C. was in between periods helping write for Dr. Dres The Chronic and Snoop Doggs Doggystyle, and he would return to rapping as a solo artist. ... -
DJ Clark Kent Says LL Cool J Passed On Two Classic Biggie Tracks (EP:2 of Iconic Records)
During an episode of Iconic Records podcast, Kent told the story of how LL had the instrumentals for both tracks in his possession at one point. However, the Doin It emcee failed to listen to it properly, resulting in the fumbled bag. The acclaimed DJ recalled a moment when the Junior M.A.F.I.A hit was going crazy in New York Citys Tunnel nightclub, and LL approached him over the record. [Players Anthem] rings off in the Tunnel, Clark Kent began. [Kap] plays it like 10 times in a row. Now, me and Biggie are standing against one of the walls in the Tunnel. LL COOL Js walking by and the clubs going crazy. Im like, Yo, wassup? And he goes, Yo, what is this? I was like, Its the new joint with Big and his crew. He was like, Who did this? I was like, I did. He was like, Yo, dawg, I need a joint like that.' ...
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