The Notorious B.I.G.
American rapper, songwriter, producer and actor
A contender for best rapper of all time and a gifted East Coast storyteller whose gritty, objective realism won him enormous respect and credibility.
| Born | May 21, 1972 |
| Hometown | Brooklyn, New York, United States of America |
| Height | 6'2" (1.88m) |
| Spouse | Faith Evans, Faith Evans |
| Children | C. J. Wallace |
| Parents | Voletta Wallace |
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Christopher George Latore Wallace was born on May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, NY. Biggie released his debut album, 'Ready to Die,' in 1994. He became involved with the east coast-west coast hip hop feud while recording his sophomore album. His second album, 'Life After Death,' was released shortly after his murder, and was No. 1 on the U.S. charts. It later became certified Diamond in 2000. Biggie's posthumous studio albums include, 'Born Again' and 'Duets: The Final Chapter'. He was murdered in a drive-by shooting on March 9, 1997.
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