The party - which was sponsored by Lexus and Pepsi - was held at Guastavino’s restaurant, in New York City. I would give him nothing but love,” he told us. In an EXCLUSIVE interview, Fat Joe said that he would give B.I.G. HollywoodLife also spoke to Fat Joe, to ask what he would gift his fallen friend if he were here today. (MediaPunch/Shutterstock/Jamel Martin Of JMartinvisuals)Īside from Faith and C.J., a ton of other faces who are prominent in the rap community came out to show their respect, including Lil Kim, 47, Fat Joe, 51, and Lil’ Cease, 44, of Junior M.A.F.I.A., who was in the car with B.I.G. was 24-years-old when he was shot to death after leaving a party in Los Angeles, Calif., on March 7, 1997.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Honors Christopher "Notorious B.I.G." Wallace, New York, United States - The Notorious B.I.G. His music was often semi-autobiographical, telling of hardship and criminality, but also of debauchery and celebration" -Wikipedia Wallace became known for his distinctive laid-back lyrical delivery, offsetting the lyrics' often grim content. Rooted in the New York rap scene and gangsta rap traditions, he is widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. "Christopher George Latore Wallace (March 9, 1997), better known by his stage names the Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, or simply Biggie, was an American rapper and songwriter. NYC mayor Eric Adams honors the Christopher "Notorious B.I.G." Wallace for his 50th birthday on at NY City Hall Rotunda in New York City, USA. I would just want to be around him as much as possible and soak up as much as I could from him.” for his 50th, which would have been on May 21, C.J. Sometimes I just listen to his music and I think about what he would have done in certain situations.” When asked by HollywoodLife what he would get B.I.G. said that he is constantly inspired by him.
Needless to say, he never really got a chance to know his father. (MediaPunch/Shutterstock/Jamel Martin Of JMartinvisuals) Wallace came out to celebrate his late father’s 50th birthday at a bash in New York City on May 20, 2022. Tonight I am thinking about ‘Mo Money Mo Problems.’ I am thinking about ‘Machine Gun Funk.’ I am thinking about the unheard remixes that no one knows about.” The Notorious B.I.G’s son C.J. I can never pick one, no matter how many times I am asked. Every year it is just getting crazier and crazier,” he said. It is supposed to continually reach all of the people it is supposed to reach.
went on to give his thoughts on why B.I.G.’s music has continued to live on long after his death. I continue to honor his legacy in different ways.” C.J. said, “I continue to celebrate him and tell a different story. When asked how he continues to honor his dad, C.J. I Got a Story to Tell by Chucky Thompson (1997) You Cant Stop the Reign (1996) by Shaquille ONeal feat. Wallace Reveals How He Honors His Dad’s Legacy 25 Years After His Death Belladonna by Andreas Vollenweider (1983) was remixed in. Search Hollywood Life Search Trending Navigation Trending "Now, of course, it's a big deal to me." He added that it was a n honor to be on the album.Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News Primary Menu Menu Close Menu Yearwood also told the News that it wasn’t a huge concern to him until he was eight-years old. Bad Boy Records, Diddy’s label that released the album, couldn’t verify whether it is really Yearwood on the album cover it did say that the baby came courtesy of a modeling agency. Those associated with album-including the graphic designer–wasn’t sure who the kid was. Just Playing (Dreams) (1993) The decades of intense idolatry surrounding Biggie’s catalog. In the "Ready to Die" cover photo, the baby is wearing a diaper and sporting a large afro. Here are the Notorious B.I.G.’s best 25 songs, including collabs and featured appearances. Yearwood’s mom found agency papers to corrobarate’s the teen’s assertion. "The truth is finally coming out."Īpparently, Yearwood earned $150 from the photo shoot through a child modeling agency, Chicky’s Kids, that has since gone defunct. "I just want people to know that's me," Yearwood, 18, said. The high school senior from the Bronx told the Daily News that he is the baby on the cover of late rapper Notorious B.I.G.’s 1994 multimillion-selling album “Ready to Die.” New York teenager Keithroy Yearwood could be linked to a landmark hip-hop album.