Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), better known by his stage names the Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, [1] or simply Biggie, [2] was an American rapper …

Christopher Wallace, known professionally as The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie, or Biggie Smalls, was an American rapper and songwriter. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 21, 1972.

Oct 3, 2025 · 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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

Jan 28, 2025 · Biggie Smalls, born Christopher George Latore Wallace on May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York, emerged as a monumental figure in East Coast hip hop. Known for his …

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 welder …

"Biggie" is a posthumous single by The Notorious B.I.G. from the 1999 album, Born Again.

Known throughout the music industry for his edgy lyrics and catchy beats, rapper Biggie Smalls also brought his talents to the entertainment industry.