Today we are remembering one of rap music's most prolific rappers. Biggie Smalls passed away 13 years ago on March 9, 1997. The Notorious B.I.G. was a vicim of a drive-by shooting. His given name was Christopher George Latore Wallace. His debut single was Juicy. Biggies most recognized albums are Ready to Die, Conspiracy and Life After Death.
The Notorious B.I.G ushered in rap's gangsta era. Biggie Smalls began dealing drugs at a very young age. He dropped out of school and let a life of crime. Smalls attended school with Busta Rhymes and Jay Z.
The Notorious B.I.G. was able to use rap to better his position in life, and to get out of the life of crime and dealing drugs. Biggie Smalls became hot on the East Coast Hip Hop scene, in 1994 when his debut album Ready To Die dropped.
There was a 2009 movie called Notorious that portrayed Biggie Smalls' life. It was directed by George Tillman Jr. Jamal Woolard played The Notorious B.I.G.
One of Biggie Small's most popular songs was Juicy. Juicy gave us an intimate view of Biggie's life, and how he fell back into dealing drugs. Here are the lyrics and a video of The Notorious B.I.G.'s Juicy. RIP Biggie Smalls.
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