The Notorious B.I.G. - A Biography (Hardcover)

Over ten years since his death, Biggie Smalls, also known as The Notorious B.I.G., is considered one of the most influential rappers of all time, a credit continually given by numerous hip-hop artists. Raised in Brooklyn during the crack-cocaine boom of the late 1970s and early 1980s, Smalls (born Christopher Wallace) worked as a drug dealer before ultimately deciding to become a rapper. With Sean "Puffy" Combs and Bad Boy Entertainment, Biggie rocketed to fame as one of hip hop's most popular artists. But with the success came controversy: the friendship-turned-feud between Biggie and Tupac fueled the rivalry between East Coast and West Coast hip hop, a gangsta-rap battle that many believe led to the murder of both rappers. While still unsolved, the murder of Biggie in 1997 sparked numerous investigations, litigation, and the dismantling of a Los Angeles Police Department task force in what is considered the largest scandal in LAPD history. Ten years later, Biggie is celebrated as the King of East Coast hip hop. In this biography author Holly Lang recounts the life, music, and legacy of Biggie and investigates the events surrounding his murder.

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Greenwood Biographies
Release date:	October 2007
First published:	October 2007
Authors:	Holly Lang
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	136
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-34156-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > General Books > Music > General Promotions
LSN:	0-313-34156-7
Barcode:	9780313341564

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