Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), better known by his stage names the Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, [2] or simply Biggie, [3] was an American rapper and songwriter.

Nov 18, 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.

3 days ago · 50 Cent's documentary chronicling the rise and fall of Sean "Diddy" Combs is here, complete with bombshell revelations and never-before-seen footage.

2 days ago · Tupac and Biggie were killed in drive-by shootings in 1996 and 1997, respectively. Here's everything to know about why Diddy has been linked to the unsolved murders.

2 days ago · In the latest Netflix docuseries on Diddy, former Bad Boy partner Kirk Burrowes claims the mogul charged Biggie's estate for his own funeral.

1 day ago · Biggie’s estate manager Wayne Barrow stepped in after the docuseries release to firmly address the claims.

Apr 2, 2014 · Biggie Smalls, also known as "The Notorious B.I.G.," was a revered hip-hop artist and face of East Coast gangsta rap. He was shot and killed on March 9, 1997.

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. …

The Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie Smalls was born Christopher Wallace on May 21, 1972. [1] Born to Jamaican parents, his mother Voletta taught preschool and his father Selwyn was a welder and local …