Biggie

Ed. Note: This story originally ran in the March 2012 Special Tribute Issue of XXL, commemorating the 15th anniversary of the March 9, 1997 death of The Notorious B.I.G. Today, March 9, 2014, marks the 17th anniversary of that tragic day. To ...

Wale got some new ink yesterday, paying homage to two of hip-hop's greatest MCs. Tattooing Biggie and Tupac on each leg, the MMG spitter got two massive yet perfectly detailed portraits of the two rappers inked on his limbs. The tattoos were done by Nikko Hurtado, the owner of Black Anchor in Hesperia, CA...

The murder of The Notorious B.I.G. will go down as one of the biggest unsolved celebrity killings in the modern era. According to Faith Evans, singer and former wife of the late rapper, the Los Angeles Police Department has known the truth about the rapper's slaying but has kept their findings under wraps. Eva...

It's no secret that every 5 seconds Jay Z appears on your Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter non-stop. Well with today marking the popular guy's 44th birthday, it's only right to once again highlight these well known photos. Don't be shy, scroll through...

Ever witnessed a mini icon? Well you're about to see a bunch as XXL has gathered together a gallery of hip-hop's top stars when they were just little rose buds in the garden of life. Capturing 50 Cent, Jay Z, Missy Elliott, Action Bronson and a host of others; check out XXL's "A Trip Down Memory Lane...

In celebration of United Nations Day, it's only right to spread some positivity. Gathering together a list of hip-hop's top inspiring rap songs XXL presents "10 Hip-Hop Songs That Influence Change." Macklemore & Ryan Lewis- "Same Love" Tupac- "Changes" Queen Latifah- "U.N.I...

It's no secret that fans love to craft up pictures of their favorite rappers. Gathering together a bunch of the dope drawings we've come across, XXL presents "Drawings Of Rappers That Should Be Sold For Millions."

When Tupac raps "ain't a woman alive that could take my mama's place," there are indeed many rappers that can solemnly agree to that statement. As quite a few rappers were raised with absent fathers, it's a wonder how these women were able to make due...

45 minutes ago, DJ Khaled premiered his new single "I Feel Like Pac/I Feel Like Biggie" featuring Rick Ross, Meek Mill, T.I., Diddy and Swizz Beatz. The artwork finds the two legendary MCs side-by-side and unified under a crown. A few minutes after the song debuted, Ma$e, who has worked with Biggie on iconic songs, responded on Instagram to the title...

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are amongst the lucky few who once got to record with the late greats, Biggie, Tupac, and Eazy-E. Bestowing the work a blessing, the group reflected on the those days telling that during that era, at the time of the "East Coast vs. Wes...

Today marks the anniversary of the death of what some may call the greatest rapper that ever lived. 17 years to the date, Tupac Shakur remains a staple figure in hip-hop still strongly influencing fashion, lifestyle, and culture. With an undying legacy, it can't be denied that his iconic style still shapes the forefront of modern day hip-hop...

DJs get no credit—especially Mister Cee. Big Daddy Kane’s former cut creator put Biggie Smalls on when no one was listening. Here’s the strongest finisher in the game on B.I.G.’s true beginnings. Written By Michael Gonzales Baby, it’s cold outside. Through the spotless plate g...