Obituary of The Notorious B.I.G

The Notorious B.I.G

Christopher George Latore Wallace (born May 21, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York) was an American rapper and singer-songwriter who was best known for being considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. Christopher died on March 9, 1997 and his death was because of a drive-by shooting. He died senselessly at the young age of 24.

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The Notorious B.I.G Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Wallace, Christopher
Common Name: The Notorious B.I.G
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Birth Date: May 21, 1972
Age: 24 (at death)
Also Known As: Biggie Smalls, Biggie, Big, MC CWest
Occupations:
- Rapper
- Singer-Songwriter
Genre: Hip Hop Music
Active Years: 1992-1997

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $10 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

Christopher's Family Tree

Birth Name: Christopher George Latore Wallace
Father: George Latore
Mother: Voletta Wallace
Spouse/Partner:

Faith Evans (married 1994-1997, his death)

Son(s):

C. J. Wallace (born October 29, 1996)

Daughter(s):

T’yanna Wallace

Death Notice:

Date: March 09 1997 at age 24
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Murder (gunshot)
Funeral Arrangements: Held at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in Manhattan on March 18, 1997
Interment: Cremated and ashes given to his family

Category Tags:

Rapper Singer-Songwriter Hip Hop Music Genre American Born on May 21st Born in 1972 Born in New York Died in 1997 Died at age 24 Died from Murder

Quotable Quotes:

"(On Tupac Shakur's death) I was more shocked than anything, you know what I'm sayin? I wasn't shocked at him dyin I was more shocked at him...Pac'a a strong dude, ya know I know dude, ya know what I'm sayin. He's real strong. So when they was like he got shot, I was just more like 'Again?' Heh. You know what I'm sayin, he's always gettin shot or shot at, he gon' pull through this one again, make a few of records about it, and its gon' be over, you know what I'm sayin? But when he, when he died, I was just 'whoa!' You know what I'm sayin, kinda took me by...and even though we was goin through our drama, I would never with death on nobody, you know what I'm sayin, cause ain't no coming back from that." (IMDB)

"Christopher was killed by police after setting a bomb on an express bus. (V)"

"Christopher Wallace, known to the world as The Notorious B.I.G., created a lasting impact on the music industry with his incredible talent, passion, and dedication, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and influence new generations. (V)"

"Christopher Wallace lived a tumultuous life as a rapper, facing both fame and controversy before his untimely passing. (V)"

Is Mr. Christopher Wallace still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.