The late Notorious B.I.G. and Faith Evan’s son, Christopher Wallace Jr., is a brand new high school graduate! Christopher Jr. recently graduated from Santa Margarita Catholic High School and his mother could not be happier. CJ has also been following in his father’s footsteps and has been making his own music. Congrats, CJ! Check out some flicks from his graduation over in the gallery.
(Pictures) Never Before Seen Photos From Biggie’s First Press Run!
As you all know it’s the legends 42nd Birthday today! What better way to celebrate than to get a look at never before seen moments from the promotion of Biggie’s debut album, Ready to Die. Here are some shots from Biggie’s very first press run. You might see some younger familiar faces like Craig Mack, Sway and Funkmaster Flex!
(Video) 17 Years Ago Today, Biggie’s ‘Life After Death’ Album Was Released
Some rappers make music, and others make classics that will continue to get played five years, ten years, twenty years, and so on after it has been put out. Notorious B.I.G. was one of those artists that made timeless tracks that will be played forever. Exactly 17 years ago today on March 25, 1997, Biggie’s second and final studio album entitled “Life After Death” was released just a few weeks after his fatal last day on March 9th. When thinking about a good definition for “hip-hop,” this simply legendary double-disc album is the perfect thing to define the genre of music as a whole. Christopher Wallace will continue to go down in history as one of the top dawgs to ever do this rap thing, making it on almost everyone’s “Top 5 Dead or Alive” lists. Check out REVOLT TV’s tribute to the influential rapper below. RIP Big.
(Photos) Flashback Friday: Remember When Lil Kim Looked Like This?
Before the newly discovered pregnancy and the loads of plastic surgery, Lil Kim reigned as the Queen Bee and set the bar high for all other emerging female emcees in the rap game. In honor of #FlashbackFriday, let’s take a look back on Brooklyn’s own Kimberly Jones back in the day!
(Photos) Check Out Some Hip-Hop Legends Who NEVER Got A Grammy!
Don’t worry Kendrick, it’s not just you. After last night’s 56th Annual Grammy Awards, there was a lot of debates going on whether or not it was fair that Macklemore and Ryan Lewis took home 4 awards and Kendrick Lamar, who was nominated for 7, left empty handed. Hit up the gallery to peep some of the most legendary emcees in Hip-Hop history that never were able to win an award at the Grammy’s.
(Video) ScHoolBoy Q vs. DJ Whoo Kid
ScHoolBoy Q stops by Shade 45 where he lets us know what to expect from him, if he goes platinum. “…a cold fresh a** ni**a, like Biggie was. On some suit s**t,” Q said. “Once I hit like 380, I’ma just throw the suits on everyday.” Q may even file his finger nails. Funny! The, “Collard Greens” rapper also details the album, Oxymoron, how his daughter helped the creative process and more. Check things out, after the jump
