The Life After Death cover is art of hip hop history, but now we are seeing some artwork that didn’t make the cut of the front of Biggie Smalls’ album. Ebon Heath and Michele Thorne of NY design were in charge of creating the cover for The Notorious B.I.G.’s second and final album and said they had a bit of a hard time pleasing Diddy. In the end, the picture of Big next to the hearse at a graveyard is what won Diddy over but not before a few adjustments. The album would be released 16 days after the rapper’s tragic death. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m so use to seeing the cover, but I think they made the best choice. See the scrapped artwork and judge for yourself in the gallery.
IFWT Remembers The Notorious B.I.G.: RARE Footage Of The Notorious B.I.G. @ The Hit Factory
For those of you that hit the studio with friends and hang out while making songs and discussing the rap game, this rare footage of B.I.G. should make you feel right at home. Peep after the jump to witness him at the hit factory having fun with a few friends speaking about his upcoming success in the music industry.
IFWT Remembers The Notorious B.I.G. “Big Poppa”
Biggie was a master a making a song his own. Listening to ‘Big Poppa’ you could forget that it’s a sample and even as he softens the flow, he still remains hardcore and street. The Notorious wasn’t just one of the greatest rap artist of all time he also crushed every visual, it was bigger than music, he lived excellence. Watch one of Big’s immortal video’s bellow and be sure to check out Mr. Cee’s BET Cypher in Big’s memory on Monday.
IFWT Remembers The Notorious B.I.G.: “Hypnotize”
What’s a tribute to one of the greatest rappers of all time without a re-visit to his “Hypnotize” video? The video was so lavish for it’s time, Big and Diddy were on a yacht, had merladies swimming, and so much more. Watch the video below and tune into Mister Cee’s BET Cypher on Monday. RIP, Big!
(Video) Notorious B.I.G. Freestyling In Bed-Stuy At Age 17
In 1989, at age 17, The Notorious B.I.G. spit a freestyle in his hometown of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn capturing the attention of everyone surrounding him. Watch what is probably his most famous freestyle below. RIP, Biggie!
IFWT Remembers The Notorious B.I.G.: Big Performing At The 1995 Source Awards
Sadly, we’ll never get to see a new Biggie performance again so we have to relive his performances through videos. Back in 1995, Big tore down the stage with Diddy and Junior Mafia. Re-watch Big’s performance and be sure to tune into Mister Cee’s BET Cypher on Monday. RIP, Big!
