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.

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 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 …

4 days ago · When Biggie was killed just six months after Shakur, it not only represented the death of two industry titans, but many felt it signified a bigger cultural moment.

4 days ago · Christopher Wallace, better known by his stage names Biggie Smalls and The Notorious B.I.G., was shot to death in Los Angeles.

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 · 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.

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 …

5 days ago · Today marks 29 years since the world lost legendary rapper The Notorious B.I.G., one of the most influential voices in hip-hop history. Born Christopher Wallace in Brooklyn, New York, …

5 days ago · Every year on March 9, hip-hop fans around the world pause to celebrate the life, music, and cultural impact of The Notorious B.I.G., widely known as Biggie Smalls. Born Christopher …