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Hip-Hop was well represented on the 2024 list of inductees for the National Recording Registry, with music from The Notorious B.I.G. and Slick Rick making the list.

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The famed statue of The Notorious B.I.G., which first debuted in the rapper's native Brooklyn is returning to the borough as part of a new exhibition on Black art and resistance beginning next week.

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The estate of the late Notorious B.I.G. has settled a yearslong dispute with the widow of photographer Chi Modu.

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One of America’s most beloved beers is saluting one of the culture’s most beloved MC’s. Budweiser has just released an issue of Word Up! Magazine in tribute to The Notorious B.I.G.. 

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The son of the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G. will take part in a new documentary about his life. C.J. Wallace will be the main narrator as the project will be crafted as "a dual narrative" exploring the lives of father and son. Wallace's mother, Faith Evans as well as Lil Kim and others close to the Bed-Stuy legend.

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A lawyer for former President Donald Trump compared him with late Hip-Hop icons Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. on a podcast appearance. Attorney Alina Habba went on to say that she feels that Trump is his own brand. Trump is currently in New York City to appear before a judge on Tuesday related to his indictment for alleged business-related fraud.

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DJ 50 Grand, a DJ responsible for putting together The Notorious B.I.G.'s demo tape, has reportedly died at the age of 55.

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The Notorious B.I.G.'s ability to craft hits along with hard bars displayed the scope of his ability.

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On the 25th anniversary of the Brooklyn giant's passing, Twitter is currently doing its best to honor the late legendary rapper.

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After a moving segment showcasing Biggie's meteoric rise to fame, the iconic rapper's children, T’yanna Wallace and C.J. accepted the award on his behalf and described his legacy in a way we can all agree with.

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In one of the many great lines from Canibus’ “Second Round K.O.,” the lyrics, “the greatest rapper of all time died on March 9th” in honor of the late Biggie Smalls AKA The Notorious B.I.G. still stirs the soul. On Twitter, fans are gathering in remembering the great Brooklyn rapper on the anniversary of his […]

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The Notorious B.I.G. is, without doubt, an essential figure in the Hip-Hop hierarchy, perhaps elevated to his lofty slot by way of reverence in death alongside an appreciation for the brief body of work. In 1994, the world was properly introduced to Biggie Smalls in grand fashion by way of his debut album, Ready To […]