Notorious BIG: Part of New York street renamed Christopher Wallace Way

 

Notorious BIG was shot dead in 1997

 

Part of a New York City street has been named after murdered rapper Notorious BIG.

 

The hip hop star's mother, Voletta Wallace, and rapper Lil' Kim gathered with fans to mark the naming of Christopher "Notorious BIG" Wallace Way in Brooklyn on Monday.

 

BIG, born Christopher Wallace and also known as Biggie Smalls, was born and raised in the borough and rose to fame in the early 1990s.

 

Famous for hits including Juicy, Hypnotize and Big Poppa, he is widely considered by many to be one of the greatest rappers of all time.

 

Full Story: https://news.sky.com/story/notorious-big-part-of-new-york-street-renamed-christopher-wallace-way-11739638

This guy recorded, wrote and promoted songs about death and violence on the streets, a shameful figure unfortunately admired by many young people. 

Well done New York.

15 minutes ago, twocatsmac said:

This guy recorded, wrote and promoted songs about death and violence on the streets, a shameful figure unfortunately admired by many young people. 

Well done New York.

 

From his 'rap' 

 

Gimme the Loot 

 

Then I'm dipping up the block and I'm robbing bitches too
Up the herringbones and bamboos
I wouldn't give a fuk if you're pregnant
Give me the baby rings and the #1 Mom pendant