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  1. The Notorious B.I.G.
    The Notorious B.I.G.American rapper
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    BornChristopher George Latore Wallace · May 21, 1972 · Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
    DiedMarch 9, 1997 (aged 24) · Los Angeles, California, U.S.
    SpouseFaith Evans (m. 1994)
    Children2, including C. J.
    Biggie: The King of Hip-Hop
    Biggie: The King of Hip-Hop
    He was born Christopher Wallace, but the world knew him as the Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls. He was one of the greatest rappers of all time, whose lyrics and flow captivated millions of fans.
    Life and career

    Christopher George Latore Wallace was born at the Cumberland Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, on May 21, 1972. Wallace was the only child of Jamaican immigrant parents; his mother, Voletta Wallace, w… See more

    Murder

    On March 8, 1997, Wallace attended a Soul Train Awards after-party hosted by Vibe and Qwest Records at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California. Guests included Evans, Aaliyah and members of the BloodsSee more

    Posthumous releases

    Sixteen days after his death, Wallace's second studio album, Life After Death, was released on March 25, 1997. The album achieved four-time platinum certification and became the highest-selling release of the year, tyi… See more

    Artistry

    Wallace had the vocal range of a baritone. He typically rapped in a deep tone that Rolling Stone described as a "thick, jaunty grumble", which became even deeper on Life After Death. Wallace was frequently joined by C… See more