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Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher George Latore Wallace, is a one of the most celebrated American rappers of all time, with multiple Grammy Awards and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Notorious B.I.G., born in the United States in 1972, is a rapper who gained worldwide recognition for his incredible rhymes and witty lyrics. He is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, cementing his legacy with multi-platinum albums such as Ready to Die, Life After Death, and Born Again.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Notorious B.I.G. is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On May 21, 1972, Christopher George Latore Wallace, also known as Notorious B.I.G., was born in Brooklyn, New York.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Begins Rapping</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wallace starts rapping under the name Biggie Smalls.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Signed by Sean Combs</div><div class='timeline-text'>Biggie was signed to Bad Boy Records by Sean Combs.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases Debut Album</div><div class='timeline-text'>Notorious B.I.G.'s debut album "Ready to Die" is released, becoming a significant success.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Billboard Music Awards</div><div class='timeline-text'>Biggie wins several awards at the Billboard Music Awards including Rap Artist of the Year.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Involved in Rap Feud</div><div class='timeline-text'>Biggie becomes heavily involved in the East Coast-West Coast hip hop feud.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Murdered in Los Angeles</div><div class='timeline-text'>On March 9, 1997, Notorious B.I.G. was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles.</div></div></div>
Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher George Latore Wallace, was an American rapper born on May 21, 1972. He was 24 when he tragically passed away on March 9, 1997. He is best known for his game-changing career in rap and hip-hop, particularly for his widely successful 1994 album, Ready to Die.
Notorious B.I.G. has an estimated net worth of $10M. The majority of his wealth comes from royalties from his music and record sales. He also earned money from film and television appearances, brand endorsement deals, and other business ventures.
