The Notorious B.I.G.
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Summary
The Notorious B.I.G. was born on May 21, 1972[1], in Brooklyn[2]. The Notorious B.I.G. died on March 9, 1997[3], in Los Angeles[4]. The Notorious B.I.G. worked as a rapper[5], songwriter[6], and musician[7]. The Notorious B.I.G. ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81,511 views/month, #1,450 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Fresh Pond Crematory and Columbarium[9]
- Mother: Voletta Wallace[10]
- Spouse: Faith Evans[11]
- Child: T'yanna Wallace[12], C.J. Wallace[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: African American English[15]
- Ethnic group: Jamaican Americans[16]
- Educated at: George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School[17], Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School[18]
- Award received: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[19]
- Member of: Junior M.A.F.I.A.[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: East Coast hip-hop[22], gangsta rap[23], hardcore hip-hop[24], G-funk[25], mafioso rap[26]
- Record label: Bad Boy Records[27], Atlantic Records[28], Arista Records[29], Uptown Records[30]
- Discography: The Notorious B.I.G. discography[31]
- Commons category: The Notorious B.I.G.[32]
- Unmarried partner: Charli Baltimore[33]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[34]
- Family name: Wallace[35]
- Given name: Christopher[36], George[37], Latore[38]
- Pseudonym: Biggie Smalls[39], Biggie[40], Big[41], Frank White[42], Big Poppa[43], MC CWest[44], The Notorious B.I.G.[45]
- Significant event: murder of the Notorious B.I.G.[46]
- Topic's main category: Category:The Notorious B.I.G.[47]
- Commons gallery: The Notorious B.I.G.[48]
- Manner of death: homicide[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: African American English[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for The Notorious B.I.G. include Fler[51], a rapper[52], b. 1982[53], of Germany[54].
Why It Matters
The Notorious B.I.G. has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] The Notorious B.I.G. is known by 144 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
The Notorious B.I.G. has been cited as an influence by Nas[57], a rapper[58], b. 1973[59], of United States[60] and 6ix9ine[61], a rapper[62], b. 1996[63], of United States[64].
Entities named for The Notorious B.I.G. include Fler[51], a rapper[52], b. 1982[53], of Germany[54].
FAQs
Where was The Notorious B.I.G. born?
The Notorious B.I.G.'s place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
Where did The Notorious B.I.G. die?
The Notorious B.I.G. passed away in Los Angeles[4].
Who were The Notorious B.I.G.'s parents?
The Notorious B.I.G.'s mother was Voletta Wallace[10].
Who was The Notorious B.I.G. married to?
The Notorious B.I.G.'s spouses include Faith Evans[11].
What did The Notorious B.I.G. do for work?
The Notorious B.I.G. worked as a rapper[5], songwriter[6], and musician[7].
Where did The Notorious B.I.G. go to school?
The Notorious B.I.G. was educated at George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School[17] and Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School[18].
What awards did The Notorious B.I.G. receive?
Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[19].
Who did The Notorious B.I.G. influence?
The Notorious B.I.G. has been cited as an influence by Nas[57] and 6ix9ine[61].