We Remember . . . Christopher Wallace

16 years ago in the wee hours of March 9, 1997, shots rang out on the streets of L.A. and we lost one of the greatest MC’s in hip-hop history.

Christopher Wallace a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G. a.k.a. Biggie, was 24 when his powerful voice was silenced. Along with Queensbridge native, Nas, Biggie re-established New York’s place in the hip-hop hierarchy despite the popularity of West Coast artists such as Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. One of hip-hop’s greatest lyricists, Biggie had just dropped Life After Death and appeared ready for the next phase of his life – that never came.

Years later, his legacy remains as powerful today as the day he left us. In 2009, Fox Searchlight released a film biopic based on B.I.G.’s life, Notorious. Rest in peace, Don Dada, your music will live in the hearts of your fans FOREVER!!!! #biggie #brooklynsfinest #frankwhite