Big L
American rapper (1974–1999)
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Summary
Big L was born on May 30, 1974[1], in Harlem[2]. He died on February 15, 1999[3], in Harlem[4]. He worked as a rapper[5], music executive[6], record producer[7], songwriter[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,958 views/month, #5,695 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: New Jersey[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Member of: D.I.T.C.[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Genre: East Coast hip-hop[15], hardcore hip-hop[16], gangsta rap[17], horrorcore[18], underground hip-hop[19]
- Record label: Columbia Records[20], Sony Music[21], Priority Records[22]
- Discography: Big L discography[23]
- Commons category: Big L[24]
- Family name: Coleman[25]
- Given name: Lamont[26]
- Pseudonym: Big L[27]
- Official website: http://www.biglonline.com[28]
- Manner of death: homicide[29]
- Instrument: voice[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: African American English[31]
- Name in native language: Lamont Coleman[32]
- Start of work period: 1992[33]
- End of work period: 1999[34]
- P14750: 3D8A-1583-E2DD-1E4D-30EE[35]
Why It Matters
Big L has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Big L born?
Big L's place of birth was Harlem[2].
Where did Big L die?
Big L passed away in Harlem[4].
What did Big L do for work?
Big L worked as a rapper[5], music executive[6], record producer[7], songwriter[8], and musician[9].