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.

The Notorious B.I.G.. Soundtrack: Fast X. Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. Biggie Smalls, was born on May 21, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the son of Jamaican parents, Voletta Wallace, a pre-school …

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 then worked …

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.

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 Tupac the …

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 sales.

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 most …