Chris Samuel
The Notorious B.I.G., a.k.a Biggie, passed away 26 years ago, and since, the rap community has mourned. On the 26th anniversary of his death, the tributes continue to pour in from every corner of hip-hop.
The Greatest Rapper Of All Time
The Notorious B. I.G. known as “Biggie” or “Big Papa,” was shot and killed on March 9, 1997, in Los Angeles. His sudden death sent shockwaves through the rap community.
On the 26th anniversary of his death, he continues to be honored around hip-hop. Bad Boy Records founder Diddy, who signed the “Hypnotize” rapper recently posted a tribute video honoring the late rapper.
In addition, other social media tributes were by New York rap legends DJ Clark Kent and Fat Joe.
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Biggie was one of the most popular 90s rappers and was part of a resurgence in East Coast rap. Some recent tributes include the cover of a Deadpool comic book and Air Jordan’s limited edition Biggie sneakers.
Since Biggie’s death, rappers have publicly referenced him as an influence in their careers such as Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and others.
The “Sky’s The Limit” rapper’s music is also still being sampled by artists such as Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, 50 Cent, The Game, and more.
Last December, Biggie’s home borough of Brooklyn posthumously honored him with a statue located near the steps to the Brooklyn Bridge. It is a nine-foot sculpture of him wearing a crown.
According to News 12, the late rapper’s latest honor includes a mosaic in his neighborhood– Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant or “Bed-Stuy.”
5 Things You Might Not Know About The Notorious B.I.G.
A 2021 Netflix documentary titled Biggie I Got A Story To Tell gave fans more insight into who Biggie was behind the scenes. Click here to learn five things you might not have known about Biggie.
