Christopher Wallace, born May 21, 1972, became one of the greatest rappers of all time during his short career. Known as The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls or Biggie, the Brooklyn rapper made a hu… ...

Legendary rapper the Notorious B.I.G. was shot and killed on March 9, 1997. Here’s everything to know about the Notorious B.I.G.’s murder and the legacy he left behind.

Biggie was gunned down in the early hours of March 9, 1997, after he left a Soul Train Awards afterparty. At around 12:45 a.m. a Chevy Impala reportedly pulled up next to Biggie’s SUV and opened ...

Faith Evans, Lil' Kim, Biggie Smalls’ children and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ son Christian attended the funeral of the Notorious B.I.G.'s’ mother, Voletta Wallace.

American rapper the Notorious B.I.G., (1972-97) aka Christopher Wallace, aka Biggie Smalls, at the 12th Annual MTV Awards on Sept. 7, 1995, in New York City. Photo by Catherine McGann/Getty Images.

Voletta Wallace, mother of Biggie Smalls, became advocate In 2020, after Biggie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Wallace told Billboard how "proud" she was of her late son.

Former MTV VJ Bill Bellamy opens up to PEOPLE about his new book, Top Billin': Stories of Laughter, Lessons and Triumph, which details the trailblazer's iconic memories in the '90s when hip hop ...