Biggie Smalls (who later changed his name to The Notorious B.I.G.) chose to pursue music, which ended up paying off in a big way. “Big Poppa” was the second single released from his 1994 debut ...

Released in September 1994, The Notorious B.I.G’s debut album provided ... But this is one of the very, very few records where a vulnerable Big Poppa sheds his playa image to admit being played ...

The Notorious B.I.G. has been immortalized throughout ... be remembered as the proud mama responsible for making sure Big Poppa remains a major part of hip-hop history. She worked tirelessly ...

The mother of famed 90s rapper Notorious BIG died Friday while on ... was shot to death. The ‘Big Poppa’ rapper was gunned down while leaving an award show after party in March 1997.

NEW YORK (AP) — Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the late great rapper The Notorious B.I.G. and ... and included the hits “Big Poppa” and “Juicy.” His sophomore album ...

Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the late great rapper The Notorious B.I.G., died Friday ... and included the hits "Big Poppa" and "Juicy."His sophomore album, "Life After Death," released ...

Voletta Wallace, the mother of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G. who worked to ... The Brooklyn emcee and “Big Poppa” rapper, born Christopher Wallace, was among the most successful acts ...

Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the late great rapper The Notorious B.I.G., died Friday ... and included the hits “Big Poppa” and “Juicy.” His sophomore album, “Life After ...