In 1993, Sean “Diddy” Combs founded Bad Boy Records and signed his friend, up-and-coming rapper The Notorious B.I.G., as his first artist. The following year, Biggie released his smash debut album ...
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, ...
Prior to his music career, The Notorious B.I.G. made money another way: by selling drugs on the streets of Brooklyn. At the same time, he gained a reputation around his neighborhood of ...
It has been 28 years since the Notorious B.I.G.’s life was tragically cut short at just 24 years old. Since then, and to many even before, the Brooklyn MC has been deemed the greatest rapper of all ...
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 music, name and likeness of Notorious B.I.G. will soon have a new home as the late rapper’s estate is close to signing a deal with Primary Wave, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. According to ...
Other recordings selected by the Library of Congress include Patti Page’s "Tennessee Waltz,” ABBA’s 'Arrival,' Blondie’s 'Parallel Lines' and Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine." By Mesfin Fekadu ...
The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate has sold a significant share of the rapper’s catalogue to Primary Wave, a music publishing company which already owns the rights to many significant acts - including ...
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 ...
If there’s one thing Brooklyn can’t get enough of it’s more monuments to the OG King of New York, The Notorious B.I.G. According to Artnet News, a new solar powered sculpture of Christopher Wallace ...
Considered by many to be one of, if not the greatest rapper and lyricist of all time, the Brooklyn-born rapper known as The Notorious B.I.G. died tragically at just 24 years old. Born Christopher ...