The rapper was only 24 years old when he was shot and killed in Los Angeles.

His death remains one of the most infamous unsolved murders in music history. On March 9, 1997, the rapper, also known as ...

In honor of the 29th anniversary of Biggie's death, we thought we'd take a look his musical friendship with Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

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Lil Kim says a movie about her life and her relationship with the Notorious B.I.G. is in the works and ‘coming.’ Lil Kim is ...

On March 9, 1997, the music world lost one of its most influential figures. Christopher Wallace, better known by his stage ...

31 years ago, the late The Notorious B.I.G. released Big Poppa, a record that would permanently shift his trajectory and reshape how Hip Hop crossed into the mainstream. Arriving as a single from his ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the late great rapper The Notorious B.I.G. and protector of his legacy, died Friday morning. She was 78. Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac ...

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 ...

Voletta Wallace, the mother of The Notorious B.I.G., passed away at 72. Voletta Wallace, the mother of the Notorious B.I.G., has died at 72. She passed away Friday morning while receiving hospice care ...

*Music publishing powerhouse Primary Wave is reportedly on the verge of securing a substantial share of Notorious B.I.G.’s catalog, including rights to his name and likeness. The deal, which could be ...