
Christopher George Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), known professionally as The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, or simply Biggie, was an American rapper. Rooted in the New York rap scene and gangsta rap traditions, he is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. Wallace became known for his distinctive laid-back lyrical delivery, offsetting the lyrics' often grim subject matter.
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Christopher Wallace, known as The Notorious B.I.G., was a highly influential rapper who tragically died in 1997. His two studio albums, "Ready to Die" and "Life After Death," achieved massive success and cemented his place as a key figure in East Coast hip-hop.
Early Life
Christopher Wallace was born in Brooklyn, New York.
Career
The Notorious B.I.G. debuted in 1994 with "Ready to Die," featuring hits like "Big Poppa" and "Juicy." His second album, "Life After Death," released posthumously in 1997, included hits like "Hypnotize" and "Mo Money Mo Problems" and reached Diamond certification.
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First name
Christopher
Middle name*
George
Last name
Wallace
Nickname
The Notorious B.I.G.
Birthdate
May 21, 1972
Age 53
Birth location
New York, NY, US
Location
US
Heigth
1.88 meter
Years active
2006 - present
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