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The Notorious B.I.G.: Quick Facts

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Faith Evans Must Pay $12.5 Million to the Notorious B.I.G.’s Former Manager • Oct. 29, 2026, 6:47 PM ET (Rolling Stone)

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Also Known As Christopher Wallace • Biggie Smalls
Born May 21, 1972 • New York City • New York
Died March 9, 1997 (aged 24) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2020)

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