It’s been 27 years since the untimely passing of Christopher Wallace–also known as The Notorious B.I.G.—and his impact is still being felt throughout Hip-Hop and popular culture. The Versace shades, ...

The Notorious B.I.G. dropped his classic record "Juicy" back in August of 1994. Sampled from old school R&B and funk artist Mtume's "Juicy Fruit," the track appears on Biggie's debut album, Ready to ...

The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, Biggie — whatever you call him, the Brooklyn-bred rapper behind hits such as “Big Poppa” and “Juicy” remains an icon in the world of hip-hop. But before he became ...

'Understanding Christopher Wallace' promises an intimate look at the illustrious rapper's life and legacy from the perspective of his son, who was born five months before his father died. By Mesfin ...

The Notorious B.I.G., a.k.a. Biggie Smalls, is one of the most respected and beloved hip-hop icons of all time. The Brooklyn-bred rapper rose to prominence in the 1990s and had a style unlike any ...

Voletta Wallace, the mother of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G. who worked to elevate his short-lived but influential career to hip-hop greatness, has died. She was 78. “We suffered a tremendous loss ...

She played the rapper music as a child, stood by him during his career and navigated the legal and artistic questions that arose after his killing. By Joe Coscarelli Voletta Wallace, the mother of the ...

Lil' Cease is firing back at claims that The Notorious B.I.G. had some "gay" bars, arguing critics are misunderstanding the humor and charisma behind what he was saying. Sitting down with The Art of ...