Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), better known by his stage names the Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, was an American rapper and songwriter.

4 days ago · It's been nearly three decades since the Notorious B.I.G. (né Christopher George Latore Wallace) was murdered, but his legacy hasn't faded. His death remains one of the most infamous …

Mar 5, 2026 · 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.

4 days ago · Rap City Interview (1997) – Biggie Discusses Life After Death The Notorious B.I.G. discussed life and death and the effects of Tupac Shakur’s murder during his 1997 Rap City interview.

Impressed, Puffy went to sign Biggie to his new label, Bad Boy Records. Puffy and Biggie worked on the artist's first album, and the Notorious B.I.G. was born. Biggie was first heard on a remix of a Mary J. …

4 days ago · Twenty-nine years ago today, Christopher Wallace — known to the world as the Notorious B.I.G., or simply Biggie — was shot and killed in Los Angeles. He was 24 years old. On the evening …