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.

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 …

2 days ago · Lil Kim brought Brooklyn energy to Barclays Center as the Nets honored Notorious B.I.G. with throwback jerseys and a Hip-Hop tribute night.

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 …

May 4, 2025 · Discover the full story of Biggie Smalls, from his early life in Brooklyn to becoming The Notorious B.I.G., a rap legend whose legacy reshaped hip-hop.

Biggie has remained a fixture in pop culture and an influence on generations of rappers and songwriters.

You Tonight (featuring R. Kelly) 1:10:33 Christopher Wallace, known professionally as The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie, or Biggie Smalls, was an American rapper and songwriter.