1: Notorious BIG's real name was Christopher Wallace.

2: He was raised in Brooklyn, New York.

3: His debut album "Ready to Die" was a critical and commercial success.

4: Biggie was known for his storytelling and lyricism.

5: He was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in 1997.

6: Biggie was close friends with fellow rapper Tupac Shakur.

7: He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

8: Biggie's song "Juicy" is considered one of the greatest hip-hop tracks of all time.

9: His impact on rap music continues to be felt today.