In just a few short years, Notorious B.I.G. rose from the streets of Brooklyn to become one of
the most influential hip hop artists of all time. B.I.G. was a gifted storyteller; his narratives
about violent life on the streets were told with a gritty, objective realism that won him
enormous respect and credibility. His stories were universal and gave a voice to his generation.
In just a few short years, Notorious B.I.G. rose from the streets of Brooklyn to become one of
the most influential hip hop artists of all time. B.I.G. was a gifted storyteller; his narratives
about violent life on the streets were told with a gritty, objective realism that won him
enormous respect and credibility. His stories were universal and gave a voice to his generation. (less)
