On March 10, 1997, American rapper and hip-hop icon The Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher George Latore Wallace) was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles, California. The murder occurred just six months after the death of his rival, Tupac Shakur, and remains unsolved to this day.
The Notorious B.I.G., also known as Biggie Smalls, was born on May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York. He rose to fame in the mid-1990s with his distinctive flow, vivid storytelling, and larger-than-life persona. His debut album, "Ready to Die," was released in 1994 and featured classic tracks such as "Juicy," "Big Poppa," and "One More Chance."
At the time of his death, Biggie was riding high on the success of his second album, "Life After Death," which was released posthumously on March 25, 1997. The album showcased his growth as an artist and solidified his status as one of the greatest rappers of all time, with hits like "Hypnotize" and "Mo Money Mo Problems."
The shocking news of Biggie's murder sent shockwaves through the music industry and beyond. Fans around the world mourned the loss of a talented artist cut down in his prime at the age of just 24. His funeral, held on March 18, 1997, drew thousands of mourners and was a testament to his impact on the hip-hop community and popular culture as a whole.
The legacy of The Notorious B.I.G. lives on through his music, which continues to inspire and influence new generations of artists. His untimely death remains one of the most tragic events in music history, and March 10 is remembered as a day when the world lost a true icon.
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