The Notorious B.I.G.

Here Are 20 Ways in Which Rappers Schooled Us About Life

Class is in session.

Trent Fitzgerald

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The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Juicy’ Lyrics

Check out the lyrics to The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Juicy."

Aleia Woods

These Are the Dirtiest Opening Bars on Songs in Hip-Hop History

Warning: explicit lyrics.

Trent Fitzgerald

Here Are Important Hip-Hop Moments in 1995 That Were Pivotal to the Golden Era

Take a stroll through 1995, a pivotal time in rap's golden era, filled with brewing beefs and shook ones, multiplatinum hits and rich regional diversity.

Luke Fox

The Notorious B.I.G.’s Crown Sells for Nearly $600,000 at Auction

B.I.G.G.E.R. money.

Zoe Johnson

A Look at the Dopest Props and Memorabilia From Hip-Hop Music Videos We Wish We Owned

50 Cent's Wanksta doll, Missy Elliott's inflatable trash bag, Tyler, The Creator's doll face, Kanye West's huge Horus chain and more.

Trent Fitzgerald

Nas Says He “Got Too High” to Do Collaboration With The Notorious B.I.G

This could've been something special.

Zoe Johnson

The Notorious B.I.G.’s Crown Is Going to Auction, Expected to Sell for Up to $300,000

Big money.

Zoe Johnson

These Are Hip-Hop Throwback Photos You Need to See

Throwbacks, no Thursday.

Zoe Johnson

Watch 23 of the Best Radio Freestyles in Hip-Hop History

XXL takes a look at the 23 best radio freestyles in rap history.

Peter A. Berry

The Notorious B.I.G. to Be Inducted Into 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Well-deserved.

Trent Fitzgerald

The Notorious B.I.G. Gets Love the Brooklyn Way With New Mural

Biggie gets some real love in Brooklyn with a new mural.

Trent Fitzgerald