On this date in 1995, the hometown crew of Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie Smalls, which was composed of Lil’ Kim, Lil’ Cease, Nino Brown, Chico Del Vec, Kleptomaniac, Capone, Bugsy and Trife and Larceny of The Snakes, who called themselves Junior Mafia, dropped their first album entitled Conspiracy Theory on the Undeas/Atlantic imprint. With Biggie […]
A common question that is regularly asked during interviews with most rappers is “Who is your top five rappers dead or alive?” Drake took some critics by surprise after revealing his top 5 DOA, however, he made sure to include his mentor. In an IG comment, Drake let the world know who he thinks is […]
Rap Snacks, the official snack of Hip-Hop, has launched Biggie Chips, honoring the late The Notorious B.I.G. The new exclusive flavors include Cookout BBQ Sauce and Notorious B.I.G. Honey Jalapeño potato chips. The Rap Snacks ICON line with Biggie Smalls is now available at local convenience stores across the nation. “I’m happy to announce our […]
If there’s one person who some of Hip-Hop’s most legendary MCs would trust with their secrets stories to the game, it’d 100% be Angie Martinez. That’s why it comes as no surprise that the first episode of her new WE tv series Untold Stories Of Hip Hop would give us more than a few crazy […]
We hope you all have been enjoying the SOURCE360 Festival so far, and the fun will continue this weekend with our annual Block Party. This year we’re setting up shop on the newly-renamed Christopher Wallace Way in Bedstuy, and we’ll be honoring Biggie’s legacy with many activations, a fashion show and few live performances that […]
Our 6th annual SOURCE360 Festival is shaping up to be one star-studded event, and we’re please to announce that ’90s rap veteran Lil’ Cease will be on board to host our Biggie-themed Block Party next weekend! View this post on Instagram Shoutout to @lilcease & @lilkimthequeenbee ?These two protégés of Notorious B.I.G. Teamed up and […]
Next week we’re taking over Brooklyn to celebrate the B.I.G. homie for our annual SOURCE360 Block Party! This year we’ll be setting up shop on the newly-renamed “Christopher ‘Notorious B.I.G.’ Wallace Way,” and we’re filling the day with live performances, outdoor activities, a fashion show, live art and a special “Unsigned Hype” showcase. It’s all […]
Months after filing a lawsuit against the Brooklyn Nets and Nike earlier this year, COOGI is now on the defense in the ongoing Coogi Partners LLC v. NBA Properties Inc. et al case after being hit with claims that the brand has been improperly using The Notorious B.I.G. to promote its clothing and signature sweater […]
As the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn gathered a few weeks ago to honor The Notorious B.I.G. by officially renaming his old block as Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace Way, it now looks like you’ll be able to actually live like the King of Brooklyn by renting the old apartment he famously rapped about on “Juicy.” […]
Today the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation celebrated the renaming of a section of St. James Place between Gates Avenue and Fulton street as Christopher Wallace Way. WPIX in New York City state the ceremony occurred Today (June 10) with a large crowd gathered to celebrate the street that will forever honor The Notorious B.I.G. […]
Happy would-be 47th birthday, Biggie! On May 21, 1972, Voletta Wallace gave birth to Christopher George Latore Wallace, the future Hip-Hop icon that we’d all go on to know and love by many aka’s — The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, Biggie or the undisputed King of New York are usually thrown around most frequently. On […]
R.I.P. to the one, the only, The Notorious B.I.G. 22 years have passed since Biggie was murdered on March 9, 1997 while leaving an afterparty for the 11th Annual Soul Train Music Awards in Los Angeles. That night, he hit the stage to perform a medley of his hits “One More Chance (Remix)” and the […]
The son of the late The Notorious B.I.G., CJ Wallace, has launched Think BIG, a new cannabis brand and movement. The brand is inspired by Biggie Smalls and is aiming to use cannabis as a method to ignite ingenuity. The new venture will launch products and brands that are developed from the three core pillars […]
The phrases “It as all a dream” and “Cash rules everything around me,” are synonymous with hip-hop culture. The lyrics coined by the Brooklyn’s finest The Notorious BIG and the Shaolin collective the Wu-Tang Clan, has been uttered on street corners across the world. Now, both artists will forever be enshrined after it was announced […]
Many people had an opinion to voice when Stevie J married the wife of his late friend The Notorious B.I.G. However, Stevie states that Biggie wouldn’t have any issues about their union. The newlyweds will appear on the new BET show Raq Rants and when posed the question about their marriage and how the late legend […]
Words By: Manuel Portugal The Brooklyn Nets have unveiled their Biggie-inspired “Spread Love” uniforms to be worn during the 2018-19 season for a total of 19 games. The all-black, ‘sicker than yo average’ designs have a camo strip along the sides of the jersey with a customized “BED-STUY” mark above the jersey’s tag. The design […]
What’s beef? Well, it’s one of the most synonymous occurrences in Hip-Hop that, regardless of how much people try to protest it, gets factored into the culture on a level of near entertainment. Basically, we really can’t just all get along. Sometimes though, rap wars can get a little scary. Some of you may be […]
Spread love it’s the Brooklyn way. The NBA franchise that holds down the home of many Hip-Hop legends, namely The Notorious B.I.G. is showing love to the late great this season. The Brooklyn Nets City Edition uniforms will be edged in a print similar to the Coogi sweaters that were a trademark of Big Poppa’s […]
Many artists have created a signature lane for themselves, both in terms of music and personal style, that lasts way beyond their time on this earth even. We saw it with Tupac’s bandana and nose ring, Aaliyah’s swoop bang and baggy Tommy Jeans, and of course with The Notorious B.I.G. when it came to his […]
After insightful and gem-dropping profiles on influentials figures like Miss Info and Migos member Offset, Alpha Industries returns with another “Heroes” feature, this time profiling Brooklyn-bred turntable legend DJ Clark Kent. Advertisement CK takes us through his upbringing in Brooklyn and love for music in his profile, starting from being a 9-year-old audiophile that led […]
