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

Dec 15, 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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

Jun 25, 2025 · Biggie Smalls, also known as The Notorious B.I.G., was more than just a rapper; he became a cultural icon. Born Christopher Wallace on May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York, …

His murder remains unsolved. A week after his death, “Hypnotize” became Biggie’s first #1 pop hit, and his double album Life After Death was released to widespread acclaim and platinum …

Christopher George Latore Wallace was an American rapper and composer who went by the stage names the Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, or simply Biggie. He is widely regarded as …

Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), also known by his stage names The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, or simply Biggie, was an American rapper. Rooted …

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductee Biggie Smalls, aka The Notorious B.I.G., prophesied his short but impactful career with albums “Ready to Die” and “Life After Death” – two of hip-hop’s …