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

Dec 15, 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.

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. …

Christopher George Latore Wallace was an American rapper and composer who went by the stage names the Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, or simply Biggie. He is widely regarded as one of the best …

Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), also known by his stage names The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, or simply Biggie, was an American rapper. Rooted in East …

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductee Biggie Smalls, aka The Notorious B.I.G., prophesied his short but impactful career with albums “Ready to Die” and “Life After Death” – two of hip-hop’s most …

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.

Sep 7, 2025 · Rappers Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls (born Christopher Wallace and also known as The Notorious B.I.G.) were among the first recording artists to reach mainstream success with songs …

His murder remains unsolved. A week after his death, “Hypnotize” became Biggie’s first #1 pop hit, and his double album Life After Death was released to widespread acclaim and platinum sales.