He might be simply the best pure lyricist of all time. Indeed, the Brooklyn, New York-born rapper known as The Notorious B.I.G. would surprise listeners with his unique lyrics and rhyme combinations, ...

The Notorious B.I.G. released Big Poppa, a record that would permanently shift his trajectory and reshape how Hip Hop crossed ...

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, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. American rapper Notorious B.I.G., aka Biggie Smalls, aka Chris ...

Kendrick Lamar and the Notorious B.I.G. Toasty Digital has released his latest mix — The Notorious GNX — a Notorious B.I.G.-themed mashup of Kendrick Lamar’s GNX album. The project features songs from ...

Rapper Notorious B.I.G. AKA Biggie Smalls (Christopher Wallace) receives Billboard Music Award on December 6, 1995 at The Coliseum in New York City. The Notorious B.I.G. was killed when he was 24 ...

The late rapper’s publishing and publicity rights have a suitor in Primary Wave, with the asking price of $100 million to $150 million. By Shirley Halperin, Janeé Bolden The music, name and likeness ...

When The Notorious B.I.G. was preparing his debut album, Ready to Die, he had a promotional song, “Just Playing (Dreams)” that dissed the members of the girl group, Xscape. One of the members of the ...