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. ...
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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. ... -
Usher Thought Biggie Smalls Was The Most Profound Talent He'd Ever Seen In A Rapper
Usher is undoubtedly becoming the unofficial king of Las Vegas, thanks to his My Way Residency. Even with a career spanning 30 years, the singer has continued to find ways to honor the acts before him in his music by way of samples while finding inspiration in todays newer acts. The musician doesnt mind calling cap on the questioning of his talent, but giving other recording artists their flowers is as equally important to him. Late rap music icon The Notorious B.I.G. (real name Christopher Wallace), often referred to by the shortened name Biggie Smalls, is at the center of Ushers latest praise session. ... -
Notorious BIG's "Ready To Die" featured in the Creed 3 Super Bowl Trailer!
Super bowl aired a fresh new trailer for the movie Creed III featuring the late great Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready To Die" track on the soundtrack! Brothers turn enemies. Check out the final trailer for Creed III, an upcoming movie starring Michael B. Jordan, Jonathan Majors, Tessa Thompson, and Florian Munteanu. After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) has been thriving in both his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian (Jonathan Majors), resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian a fighter who has nothing to lose. ... -
Notorious BIG x Christopher Wallace x Air Jordan 13 will be limited to 23 pairs under auctioned!
Jordan Brand is commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with an exclusive Air Jordan dedicated to The Notorious B.I.G. The company is partnering with the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation for a special sneaker auction of Christopher Wallace x Air Jordan 13. Originally made in 2017 to celebrate what wouldve been the 45th birthday of the late Brooklyn emcee, Jordans namesake brand made the sneaker available this year to celebrate the Jordan Year (23) and 50 years of hip-hop. ... -
Tracey Lee states there was plans for him to open for Biggie on the "Life After Death" Tour!
Tracey Lee has pointed that the connection between JAY-Zs 2003 single What More Can I Say and his own 1997 hit Keep Your Hands High has never been properly acknowledged. Hip Hop fans familiar with the older track which features an early posthumous appearance by The Notorious B.I.G. are likely already aware that the two songs share a very recognizable horn sample from MFSBs Something For Nothing, which was released in 1973. More astute listeners are also aware that Hovs lyrical homage to Biggie...
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Notorious B.I.G. in the Limelight in Metaverse VR Concert Experience
The spirit of Notorious B.I.G. was resurrected in the metaverse on Friday night, transporting thousands of attendees to a virtual recreation of 1990s Brooklyn, N.Y., for a performance that transcended space and time. As a native New Yorker and old-school hip-hop fan, my heart swelled when a hyper-realistic digital form of the late rapper in a red velvet tracksuit appeared inside Meta Horizon Worlds, a virtual world experienced through the Meta Quest virtual reality (VR) headset. The immersive conce...
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