Christopher George Latore Wallace, known as the Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, was an influential American rapper and songwriter. He is recognized as one of the greatest rappers in history, rooted in East Coast hip-hop and gangsta rap. Known for his distinctive, laidback lyrical delivery, his music often explored themes of hardship, criminality, and celebration, reflecting his life experiences.
Notorious B.I.G. quick facts
- Birthday: May 21, 1972
- Zodiac sign: Gemini
- Birthstone: Emerald
- Birth flower: Lily of the valley / Hawthorn
- Age: 24 years lived
- Date of death: March 9, 1997
- Profession: Rapper
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Christopher George Latore Wallace, known professionally as the Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, was an American rapper and songwriter. Rooted in the East Coast hip-hop and gangsta rap traditions, he is widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. Wallace became known for his distinctive, laidback lyrical delivery, offsetting his lyrics' often grim content. His music was semi-autobiographical, telling of hardship and criminality but also of debauchery and celebration.
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