Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), better known by his stage names the<!-- DO NOT CAPITALISE the T in "the"; see Wikipedia talk:Requests for mediation/The Beatles --> Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, and Biggie, was an American rapper. Rooted in the New York rap scene and gangsta rap traditions, he is widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. Wallace became known for his distinctive, laidback lyrical delivery, offsetting his lyrics' often grim content. His music was usually semi-autobiographical, telling of hardship and criminality but also of debauchery and celebration. Wikipedia
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