Notorious B.I.G.
Notorious B.I.G. is a gangsta rap artist from Brooklyn, New York.
Brooklyn's Biggie Smalls, whose effortless flow on Ready to Die made him one of the greatest rappers of all time.
Who is the Notorious B.I.G.?
The Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher Wallace), also known as Biggie Smalls, was a rapper from Brooklyn, New York, signed to Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Records. He was killed in Los Angeles in 1997, at 24.
Known for
His debut Ready to Die (1994), with "Juicy" and "Big Poppa", and Life After Death (1997), released two weeks after his death, with "Hypnotize" and "Mo Money Mo Problems".
Style
A deep, rich voice and a laid-back flow that makes complex rhymes sound easy. He switched between gritty street stories, humor and smooth, radio-friendly hits.
Impact
Biggie put New York back at the top of hip-hop in the '90s and is still regularly named the greatest rapper ever. His rivalry with Tupac is one of hip-hop's most tragic stories.
Influences
- Kool G Rap
Notorious B.I.G.: quick answers
What genre is Notorious B.I.G.?
Notorious B.I.G.’s music falls under Gangsta Rap. Notorious B.I.G. is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s.
Where is Notorious B.I.G. from?
Notorious B.I.G. is from Brooklyn, New York.
What is Notorious B.I.G.’s real name?
Notorious B.I.G.’s real name is Christopher Wallace.
When did Notorious B.I.G. start?
Notorious B.I.G. has been active since 1992.
Who influenced Notorious B.I.G.?
Notorious B.I.G. was influenced by Kool G Rap.
Who did Notorious B.I.G. influence?
Notorious B.I.G. influenced Lil' Kim.
Which artists are similar to Notorious B.I.G.?
If you like Notorious B.I.G., listen to Jay-Z, Lil' Kim, Nas, Slick Rick and Tupac.
