The rap phenomenon's game-altering debut arrived 30 years ago today. By Ralph Bristout It would be difficult to describe hip-hop in 1994 without being hyperbolic. Just look at all the albums ...

She’s reunited with her son again. The Notorious B.I.G.’s mom, Voletta Wallace, has died. Wallace passed away at 78 on Friday morning at home in Stroudsburg, Penn., the Monroe County Coroner, Thomas ...

The Notorious B.I.G., a.k.a. Biggie Smalls, is one of the most respected and beloved hip-hop icons of all time. The Brooklyn-bred rapper rose to prominence in the 1990s and had a style unlike any ...

'Understanding Christopher Wallace' promises an intimate look at the illustrious rapper's life and legacy from the perspective of his son, who was born five months before his father died. By Mesfin ...

The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, Biggie — whatever you call him, the Brooklyn-bred rapper behind hits such as “Big Poppa” and “Juicy” remains an icon in the world of hip-hop. But before he became ...

Voletta Wallace, the Notorious B.I.G.‘s mother who kept his legacy alive in the decades following his passing, has died. Wallace was in hospice care at her residence in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, when ...

A list of some of the best Notorious B.I.G. dance remixes. By Da'Shan Smith Since his passing 20 years ago, The Notorious B.I.G. has not only been an everlasting figure for hip-hop and his music ...

Voletta Wallace, the mother of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G. who worked to elevate his short-lived but influential career to hip-hop greatness, has died. She was 78. “We suffered a tremendous loss ...