We had this thing where we couldnt talk about each others craft or we couldnt say how dope we were to each other, he said. Like, Lets talk about anything else except that. He was super down to earth. I mean, unbelievably down to earth. ...
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Jadakiss Recalls Biggie's Strict Rule About Giving Props: 'he Was Super Down To Earth
Jadakiss has recalled Biggies strict rule when it came to giving each other props. During his recent appearance on The Starting Five podcast, the Yonkers rapper reflected on his relationship with the late great Notorious B.I.G. and how he took on the role as the studio bartender.
We had this thing where we couldnt talk about each others craft or we couldnt say how dope we were to each other, he said. Like, Lets talk about anything else except that. He was super down to earth. I mean, unbelievably down to earth. ... -
DJ Premier Recounts Notorious B.I.G. Claiming GOAT Status After Ten Crack Commandments
In August of 2021, DJ Premier presented the debut episode of So Wassup?, primarily as a vehicle to not only salute the floppy disk but to also document and demonstrate how the technology of the time influenced not only his sound and production but the sound of his contemporaries as well. However, over the lifespan of the series, which has now generated over four million unique views, So Wassup? has transformed into something much greater. While each episode of So Wassup? is different in its own specific way, as Premier states in his intro to Episode #54, This One Is Mandatory! Recorded on 3-9-23 to remember the legacy of the late great Notorious B.I.G., ...
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Ron Isley expressed his gratitude for Biggie sampling his music on his iconic "Big Poppa" track.
The iconic group Isley Brothers dropped by the set of Drink Champs to share their incredible journey in the music industry, from their early days playing in church to their success with Motown and starting their own label.
They discuss their collaborations with iconic artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, and Whitney Houston, and their impact on hip hop through the many samples of their songs including one of the most iconic hip hop songs of all time, "Big Poppa" by the late great Notorious B.I.G. ... -
Bobby Caldwell, whose My Flame was sampled on BIGs "Skys The Limit passed away on 3.14.2023
Bobby Caldwell, whose My Flame track was sampled on Notorious B.I.G.s timeless track Skys The Limit, off the classic Life After Death...Til Death do Us Part album, passed away on March 14th, 2023, just 5 days after the 26th anniversary of the passing of the late great Notorious B.I.G. which was on March 9th, 2023.
The Notorious B.I.G., found himself spitting over a sample of Caldwells My Flame on the Clark Kent-produced single Skys The Limit from 1997s Life After Death. During a Q&A with BET, the DJ discussed Bigs love of the record even before he officially claimed it as his own. When he heard Skys The Limit, I was like, well this track is for ... -
Mosaic unveiled in Brooklyn in honor of The Notorious B.I.G. on March 9th! (video)
A new memorial for the late great Notorious B.I.G. was unveiled in Brooklyn on Thursday, March 9th, 2023. 26 years after the death of what many consider the greatest rapper of all time, the Notorious B.I.G. Mayor Eric Adams helped unveil a crystal glass mosaic located at Saint James Place and Fulton Street, by the artist Jean Carlos Pinto, where Biggie Smalls grew up as a child. It's now called Christopher Wallace Way, after his given name as per the city. ... -
Biggie celebrated 26th years later As the 50th anniversary of hip-hop approaches
The question of who holds the title of greatest emcee in hip-hop remains a fiercely debated topic among fans. But amidst the ongoing discourse, there is one undeniable truth: Notorious B.I.G. is widely regarded as a legend in the game. As the hip-hop community gears up to commemorate the genre's 50th anniversary on August 11th, the discussions around the greatest emcees of all time have taken on a new level of significance. And in these conversations, the legacy of Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace, looms larger than ever before. ... -
26 years, later Notorious B.I.G. aka Christopher Wallace death still haunts the world
March 9th, 2023...26 years later, the late great Notorious B.I.G. still reigns supreme. Today marks the 26th year anniversary of the death of the late Notorious B.I.G. We are still dealing with this historic loss for many years. It's such a remarkable period in your soul existence when you appreciate the life of another you never had contact with.
For us, B.I.G. was a time capsule of youthfulness and creativity in its prime. Biggie represents the person we all try to achieve to become, successful and thinking B.I.G. We try to take little portions of what he experienced in his short but ever-fast-paced world and emulate that in our own lives to become better individuals in this world. ... -
Layzie Bone recalls Biggie trying to steal weed during the Notorious Thugs Studio Session
Layzie Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony has recalled the time the late great Notorious B.I.G. once tried to steal weed from him during a studio session for Notorious Thugs. During his interview with Breakbeat Media earlier this week, the Bone Thugs member recalled the time Biggie apparently tried to get sneaky with some weed he brought to the recording session. According to Layzie, everyone from Bad Boy Records was in the house that night, and he had over two ounces of weed to share with everyone. However, Biggie is said to have thought the special gift was for him only, and he wasted no time helping himself. ... -
Nas Explains How Biggie Influenced his 1996 'It Was Written' album
Nas has revealed The Notorious B.I.G. played an essential role in inspiring his second studio album, It Was Written. In an interview with GQ earlier following his first-ever headlining concert at New Yorks Madison Square Garden, Esco reflected on his sophomore LP and his radical change in sound from Illmatic. Nas explained that he felt pressure to remain an underground artist following the acclaim of his seminal 1994 debut, but the mainstream success that Biggie enjoyed thanks to radio hits like Juicy and Big Poppa opened his eyes to the importance of crossing over, especially if one wants to lay claim to the Hip Hop crown. ... -
"The Greatest Rapper Alive Died On March 9th - Canibus on his very memorial hip hop quote
The greatest rapper of all time died on March 9. Canibus immortalized Biggies death date on his infamous dis record of LL Cool J. Its not the first time historical trivia has crossed paths with hip-hop. The Notorious B.I.G. died on March 9, 1997 thats 26 years ago on Thursday. Many lifelong rap fans know this date by heart, if for no other reason than because Canibus immortalized it on 2nd Round K.O., his classic dis record aimed at LL Cool J. Dis records are one of hip-hops great and unique traditions, and most classic dis records include at least one critical hit that keeps ringing long after the song cuts out. The most scathing insult on 2nd Round K.O. is a response to LL Cool Js claim on 4, 3, 2, 1 to be the greatest of all time. Defending the late Notorious B.I.G.s honor, Canibus rapped, The greatest rapper of all time died on March 9! Its hip-hops version of Lloyd Bentsen telling Dan Quayle, Youre no Jack Kennedy. For nearly a couple of decades now, the lyric has impressed itself upon my basic, instant-recall level of knowledge of human events, achieving a strange prominence alongside Pearl Harbor and 9/11. Canibus stopped b the MAth Hoffa podcast t provide the story behind that historical quote. ...
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