10 Things You Didn't Know About Biggie Smalls

On this day, nineteen years ago, Tupac Shakur was gunned down in a Las Vegas drive-by shooting. On the same day, in 1994, Brooklyn's own Notorious B.I.G. released one of the greatest rap albums of all time, Ready to Die. Today, we reflect on the lives and legacies of both hip-hop greats.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us 10 Things You Didn't Know About Biggie Smalls On this day, nineteen years ago, Tupac Shakur was gunned down in a Las Vegas drive-by shooting. On the same day, in 1994, Brooklyn's own Notorious B.I.G. released one of the greatest rap albums of all time, Ready to Die. Today, we reflect on the lives and legacies of both hip-hop greats. Henry Adaso Rap/Hip-Hop Expert Kendrick Lamar Writes a Letter to 2Pac   On the nineteenth anniversary of 2Pac's death, Kendrick Lamar pens a heartfelt letter to his idol, which you can read here. READ NOW The Dark, Timeless, Highly Influential Ready to Die   The Notorious B.I.G.'s debut, Ready to Die, is a ploughed furrow moisturized by visceral tales of survival and ambition. READ NOW 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Notorious B.I.G.   How well do you know The Notorious B.I.G.? Unless you're Lil Cease (Biggie's BFF) or Violetta (Biggie's mom), here are some things you probably didn't know about Christopher Wallace, aka Biggie Smalls. READ NOW 10 Great Rappers Who Died Too Young   The Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac and Big Pun were all ascendant hip-hop figures when they died. To salute rap's fallen soldiers, here's a countdown of the 10 great rappers who died way too young. READ NOW Featured Articles • All about why Game of Thrones' Daenerys Targaryen is popular • 11 Movies Starring Comedians That the Critics Hated • Our Top 10 Picks for the Best Sitcoms From the '00s • 'Roseanne' Stars: Where Are They Now? • Why Does Yoda Speak Backwards? • Cancelled Cartoons that were Gone Too Soon • 11 Movies Based on SNL Sketches, for Better or Worse • Learn How to Curse in the Star Wars Universe Advertisement About Rap/Hip-Hop  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Rap/Hip-Hop newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.