ready to die

The Notorious B.I.G. released his debut album Ready to Die 20 years ago. The album is lauded as one of the greatest in hip-hop history and served as the blueprint for many reputable artists today. During Biggie's journey to greatness, he encountered a bevy of friends and journalists along the way...

Instant classic.

Ten years ago, along with his co-D P. Diddy, Biggie Smalls made history: Proving that an MC could make commercial bangers without sacrificing an ounce of street credibility. In his memory, we’ve gathered up the players to reminisce on his star-making jump-off.

Continuing to celebrate the life and career of The Notorious B.I.G., XXL breaks down the Brooklyn native's classic debut album Ready To Die by the numbers...

To commemorate the 15th anniversary of The Notorious B.I.G.'s Life After Death, XXL caught up with Lil Cease to get the low down on some of the double album's references...

Producer Easy Mo Bee shares fond memories about working with Biggie Smalls...

When our guest blogger is faced with writer's block, he uses The Notorious B.I.G to free his mind. What's your inspiration?

Jim Jones bestows the highest praise possible upon Barizzle my Prizzle.

A lil' something to stop the violence.