Remembering <br />The Notorious B.I.G.<br />Christopher George Latore Wallace was born on May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, NY.<br />Biggie released his debut album, <br />'Ready to Die,' in 1994.<br />He became involved with the East coast-West coast hip hop feud while recording his sophomore album.<br />His second album, 'Life After Death,' <br />was released shortly after his murder...<br />... and was No. 1 on the U.S. charts.<br />It later became certified <br />Diamond in 2000.<br />Biggie’s posthumous studio albums include 'Born Again' and 'Duets: The Final Chapter.'.<br />He was murdered in a drive-by <br />shooting on March 9, 1997.<br />He was only <br />24 years old.<br />Considered to be one of the greatest rappers, his legacy is heard throughout the history of hip hop. .<br />Happy Birthday, <br />Notorious B.I.G
