Life & TImes Of Biggie

The film "Notorious" depicts the life of Christopher Wallace. The cast includes Angela Basset | Derek Luke | and Naturi Naughton. On DVD 4/14/09.

NOTORIOUS - The film "Notorious" depicts the life of Christopher Wallace. The cast includes Angela Basset, Derek Luke, and Naturi Naughton. Own it now!

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NOTORIOUS - The film "Notorious" depicts the life of Christopher Wallace. The cast includes Angela Basset, Derek Luke, and Naturi Naughton. Own it now!

I Come From Bed-Stuy - Christopher Wallace aka Biggie Smalls was born and raised in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, NY.

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I Come From Bed-Stuy - Christopher Wallace aka Biggie Smalls was born and raised in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, NY.

The Parents - Biggie was the only child to mother Voletta Wallace, a pre-school teacher, and George Latore, a welder and small-time Jamaican politician.

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The Parents - Biggie was the only child to mother Voletta Wallace, a pre-school teacher, and George Latore, a welder and small-time Jamaican politician.

School Days - He attended the George Westinghouse Information Technology High School, where Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, DMX, and Gene Shalit were also students.

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School Days - He attended the George Westinghouse Information Technology High School, where Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, DMX, and Gene Shalit were also students.

Young Prodigy - Biggie began rapping as a teenager, rapping for local groups such as the Old Gold Brothers and the Techniques.

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Young Prodigy - Biggie began rapping as a teenager, rapping for local groups such as the Old Gold Brothers and the Techniques.

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Bad Boy - In 1992, Biggie signed to Bad Boy Records, headed by Sean "Puffy" Combs.

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Bad Boy - In 1992, Biggie signed to Bad Boy Records, headed by Sean "Puffy" Combs.

It's a Girl - Biggie's first child T'yanna was born on August 8, 1993.

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It's a Girl - Biggie's first child T'yanna was born on August 8, 1993.

Faith - In 1994, Biggie met R&B singer Faith Evans at a Bad Boy photoshoot, and nine days after, they were married.

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Faith - In 1994, Biggie met R&B singer Faith Evans at a Bad Boy photoshoot, and nine days after, they were married.

Ready To Die - On September 13, 1994, Biggie released his debut album "Ready to Die," which reached #13 on the Billboard 200 and soon went four times platinum.

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Ready To Die - On September 13, 1994, Biggie released his debut album "Ready to Die," which reached #13 on the Billboard 200 and soon went four times platinum.

M.A.F.I.A. - Biggie's protegé group, Junior M.A.F.I.A. released their debut album "Conspiracy." The group included childhood friends of Biggie and rappers such as Lil Kim and Lil Cease.

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M.A.F.I.A. - Biggie's protegé group, Junior M.A.F.I.A. released their debut album "Conspiracy." The group included childhood friends of Biggie and rappers such as Lil Kim and Lil Cease.

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The Fued - Biggie became involved in a beef with West Coast rapper Tupac Shakur, who was his former associate. This beef began when Tupac accused Biggie of being involved in a robbery that resulted in him being shot repeatedly and losing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.

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The Fued - Biggie became involved in a beef with West Coast rapper Tupac Shakur, who was his former associate. This beef began when Tupac accused Biggie of being involved in a robbery that resulted in him being shot repeatedly and losing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.

It's a Boy - On October 30, 1996, Faith Evans gave birth to Biggie's first son, Christopher "CJ" Wallace, Jr.

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It's a Boy - On October 30, 1996, Faith Evans gave birth to Biggie's first son, Christopher "CJ" Wallace, Jr.

Victim of Violence - On March 9, 1997, Biggie Smalls was murdered while leaving an after party of the Soul Train Music Awards. He was shot four times in the chest and was pronounced dead at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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Victim of Violence - On March 9, 1997, Biggie Smalls was murdered while leaving an after party of the Soul Train Music Awards. He was shot four times in the chest and was pronounced dead at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Life After Death - Fiftteen days after his death, Biggie's sophomore album "Life After Death" was released as planned. The album hit # 1 on the Billboard 200, and in 2000 was certified Diamond.

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Life After Death - Fiftteen days after his death, Biggie's sophomore album "Life After Death" was released as planned. The album hit # 1 on the Billboard 200, and in 2000 was certified Diamond.

Legend - Biggie is celebrated as one of the greatest MC/ Rap artist.

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Legend - Biggie is celebrated as one of the greatest MC/ Rap artist.

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He Still Lives - Since his death, Biggie's lyrics have been sampled and quoted by a variety of hip hop, R&B and pop artists including Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Fat Joe, Nelly, Ja Rule, Lil Wayne, and Usher.

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He Still Lives - Since his death, Biggie's lyrics have been sampled and quoted by a variety of hip hop, R&B and pop artists including Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Fat Joe, Nelly, Ja Rule, Lil Wayne, and Usher.

"B.I.G." - The Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation holds an annual black-tie dinner ("B.I.G. Night Out") to raise funds for children's school equipment and supplies and to honor the memory of the late rapper. "B.I.G." is also said to stand for "Books Instead of Guns".

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"B.I.G." - The Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation holds an annual black-tie dinner ("B.I.G. Night Out") to raise funds for children's school equipment and supplies and to honor the memory of the late rapper. "B.I.G." is also said to stand for "Books Instead of Guns".