On March 9, 1997, Christopher Wallace—The Notorious B.I.G.—was killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. He was just 24 years old.
Side two is the funeral. Tracks like and “What’s Beef?” pull back the velvet rope to show the alley behind the club. He balances the weight of being a Black millionaire in America with the anxiety of knowing that the street doesn't forgive success. life after death the notorious big
is the thesis statement of Biggie’s entire career. Over a dark, minimalist beat, he lays out the harsh reality of street fame: “You’re nobody ‘til somebody kills you.” On March 9, 1997, Christopher Wallace—The Notorious B