Christoper George Latore Wallacce (May 21, 1972- March 9, 1997)Also know as Biggie Smalls, Notorious B.I.G, Big poppa, was an American rapper/ hip hop artist. Mostly known for the songs
Juicy, Big poppa and Hypnotize me. The brooklyn raised rapper has also appeared in many films and one made around the life and death. Simillar to films such as 8 mile featuring Marshall Mathers and 50 cents "Get rich or die tryin"
Biggies first album "ready to die" was a huge hit when he released it in 1994 he became a large role model on the East Cost hip hop scene.
Wallaces protege group was a group that led his childhood friends to chart success, this shows how loving he was and why he was a star image.
Biggie Smalls was involved in the East coast/ West Coast hip hop battle and was later assisinated by a unknow assasin in a drive by shooting in Los Angeles. This was because he dominated the hip hop scene.
Since his death another two albums have been released and is now rated in the top three of the Greatest MCs of All time http://www.mtv.com/bands/h/hip_hop_week/2006/emcees/ because of his loose, easy flowing music.
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