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.

Nov 18, 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 …

Nov 15, 2025 · Biggie Smalls' Son Sues Music Producer over False Claims He Had Sexual Relations at 'Freak Off' with Diddy Christopher “C.J.” Wallace is seeking punitive and …

In addition to his crossover hits, Biggie is known for innovative multi-syllabic lyricism and creative storytelling techniques heard on critical favorites like “Warning,” “Suicidal Thoughts ...

The discography of the Notorious B.I.G., an American rapper, consists of two studio albums, three posthumous albums, two compilation albums, one soundtrack and 27 singles (including 17 as …

"Biggie" is a posthumous single by The Notorious B.I.G. from the 1999 album, Born Again.

May 21, 2025 · Biggie holds the distinction of being one of the few rappers to collaborate with the King of Pop. His first appearance came on Jackson’s 1995 track This Time Around, featured …