It was on this day, 24 years ago that the media began to buzz with the news that nobody wanted to hear. A mere 6 months after his community mourned the loss of Tupac Shakur, shockwaves were felt across the globe at the news of a drive-by shooting, which had injured the Notorious B.I.G. The vehicle he was in was stopped at a stoplight, when suddenly, someone opened fire. Not long after, it was confirmed he suffered 4 gunshot wounds, and that he succumbed to his injuries at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was only 24 years old.
Known to the public as Notorious B.I.G., or Biggie Smalls, the legend that fell too soon was given the birth name of Christopher Wallace. He was already highly esteemed as a leader in the world of hip hop, and is said to have fallen victim to the ongoing feud between rappers from the east and west coast.
The Notorious B.I.G will forever be remembered for his massive hits such as; Mo Money Mo Problems, Hypnotize, Been Around The World, Big Poppa, Only You, and Can’t You See. He remains in high regard for this ability to fluidly and seamlessly weave together his lyrics and deliver music that was adored by the masses. His estate continues to earn tens of millions of dollars on posthumous releases, merchandise, and more.
Although he was taken from his fans, friends, and family far too soon, his legacy, and his memory continues to live on. His music remains the root of inspiration for future artists that walk the stage as a result of his influence.
