BIRTHDAYS: Notorious B.I.G (Birthday May 21st) – American Rapper, Biography of Notorious B.I.G, Career, Personal Achivements.

Introduction: Notorious B.I.G also known by many other names was an American rapper.

Background Information of B.I.G:

•Notorious B.I.G was born on 21 May, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York.
•B.I.G birth name is Christopher George Letore Wallace.
•As a popular figure, he was also referred to as Biggie Smalls, The King of New York, The Black, Frank White, Big Poppa, Frankie Baby and B.I.
•B.I.G studied at George Westinghouse High School in Brooklyn, New York but was a high-school drop-out.
•When he was young, B.I.G made a living by selling drugs.
•After being in prison for a few months, he left the risky business and self-recorded a sample of hip-hop tracks on a tape.
•B.I.G tracks were played by the local radio station.
•In August 1994, B.I.G married Faith Evans and had one son from the marriage.
•B.I.G also has a daughter from a previous relationship.
•Though he was not a conventional good looker, he managed to impress everyone with his voice and talent.
•B.I.G was killed by unknown assailants in a tragic shootout on March 9, 1997.

Career of B.I.G:

•B.I.G was discovered by Sean Combs (P. Diddy) and landed a contract with Bad Boy Records.
•In 1993, he made his debut as a soloist with “Party and Bullshit” which was part of “Who’s the Man”.
•In 1994, he came out with “Ready to Die” which achieved phenomenon success and received a platinum certificate.
•In 1995, he delivered another hit single which featured remixes of “One More Chance” and topped the Billboard R&B charts.
•In 1995 and 1996, he featured in Junior Mafia’s “Player’s Anthem”, “Get Money” and the Bad Boy Remix of “Only You”.
•B.I.G last album “Life after Death” was released posthumously just a few days after his murder.
•B.I.G became a big name in Hip-Hop even at the young age of 25.
•B.I.G key to popularity was his deep baritone voice.

Professional Achievements:

•B.I.G solo track “Mo Money, Mo Problems” made it to the top ten hits in the UK.
•1995- Received the Billboard Magazine Award for hip-hop artist of the year.
•B.I.G also launched his own clothing line in 1996 by the name of “Brooklyn Mint”.
•“Life After Death” which was released after his death, received a diamond certification.
•2004- Was nominated for the Black Reel Award in the “Best Song” category for “Tupac: Resurrection”.