How Did the Notorious B.I.G. Die? What to Know About the Rapper’s Shocking Murder, 29 Years Later

His death remains one of the most infamous unsolved murders in music history. On March 9, 1997, the rapper, also known as ...
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Biggie’s legacy, Diddy’s villain era: Their strange friendship through the years, explained

In honor of the 29th anniversary of Biggie's death, we thought we'd take a look his musical friendship with Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

29 Years Ago Today, One of the Most Influential Rappers of All Time Was Killed

Twenty-nine years ago today, Christopher Wallace — known to the world as the Notorious B.I.G., or simply Biggie — was shot ...

Remembering Notorious B.I.G.: The Tragic Death of a Rap Legend 29 Years Ago

Twenty-nine years ago today, Christopher Wallace — known to the world as the Notorious B.I.G., or simply Biggie — was shot and killed in Los Angeles. He was 24 years old. By early 1997, Wallace was ...