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The Notorious B.I.G.

1972 - 1997

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Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – 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. Rooted in the East Coast hip-hop and gangsta rap traditions, he is widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. Wallace became known for his distinctive, laidback lyrical delivery, offsetting his lyrics' often grim content. His music was semi-autobiographical, telling of hardship and criminality but also of debauchery and celebration. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 63 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 62 in 2024). The Notorious B.I.G. is the 89th most popular singer (down from 75th in 2024), the 599th most popular biography from United States (down from 435th in 2019) and the 38th most popular American Singer.

The Notorious B.I.G. is most famous for being a rapper in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was one of the most well-known rappers in the world at the time of his death.

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Among SINGERS

Among singers, The Notorious B.I.G. ranks 89 out of 4,381. Before him are Sarah Vaughan, Miriam Makeba, Prince, Alla Pugacheva, Morrissey, and France Gall. After him are Carlos Gardel, Fairuz, Steven Tyler, Lys Assia, Glen Campbell, and Tiny Tim.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1972, The Notorious B.I.G. ranks 9. Before him are Cameron Diaz, Ben Affleck, Gwyneth Paltrow, Shaquille O'Neal, Luís Figo, and Eminem. After him are Rivaldo, Lilian Thuram, Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, Queen Letizia of Spain, Andrzej Duda, and Pavel Nedvěd. Among people deceased in 1997, The Notorious B.I.G. ranks 20. Before him are Victor Vasarely, Bảo Đại, John Kendrew, Sviatoslav Richter, Paulo Freire, and Melvin Calvin. After him are Robert Mitchum, Hugo Gunckel Lüer, Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, William S. Burroughs, Clyde Tombaugh, and Isaiah Berlin.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, The Notorious B.I.G. ranks 599 out of 20,380. Before him are Lon Chaney (1883), Hugh Hefner (1926), Christopher Reeve (1952), Michelle Pfeiffer (1958), Asaph Hall (1829), and Ed Harris (1950). After him are Gilbert N. Lewis (1875), Jack Ruby (1911), Robert Mitchum (1917), George Clooney (1961), Michael Keaton (1951), and Lewis H. Morgan (1818).

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Among SINGERS In United States

Among singers born in United States, The Notorious B.I.G. ranks 38. Before him are Jennifer Lopez (1969), Stevie Wonder (1950), Billie Holiday (1915), Ice Cube (1969), Sarah Vaughan (1924), and Prince (1958). After him are Steven Tyler (1948), Glen Campbell (1936), Tiny Tim (1932), Frank Sinatra Jr. (1944), Gwen Stefani (1969), and Donna Summer (1948).

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