Jay-Z, P.Diddy, Fabolous Pay Tribute To Notorious B.I.G. Posted on March 9th, 2012

Background information
Birth name	Christopher George Latore Wallace
Also known as	Biggie Smalls, The Notorious B.I.G., Big Poppa
Born	May 21, 1972 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	March 9, 1997 (aged 24) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper
Years active	1992–1997
Labels	Uptown Records Bad Boy

 It’s been 15 years since Christopher Wallace – better known as The Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls – was killed in a drive-by shooting. Despite being absent from the music world for over a decade, the rapper’s musical influence continues to impact some of today’s biggest stars.

With “R.I.P. Biggie” and “B.I.G.” trending on Friday, several celebrities have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to the late rapper. Here’s what some had to say about the legendary artist:

• Keyshia Cole Gibson: “I remember Biggie came to Eastmont Mall in Oakland. Just a kid, I remember [I ]said, “Can’t believe you came here.” He said, “Why wouldn’t I?” R.I.P. Biggie!!”
• Jay-Z: “#BiggieSmalls is the illest.”
• P. Diddy: “RT @VAINSTARRZ: #ripBIG wish u was still here”
• Jamie Kennedy: “RIP B.I.G. – “And Before I end it, I gotta say thanks ‘Cause not only was your time well-spent, it was splendid” – Jadakiss #BiggieDay”
• Big Boi: “#15 #Rip RT@allhiphopcom: Biggie Smalls “Me And My Bitch”
• Fabolous: “The Late Great Notorious B.I.G. Aka Biggie Smalls aka Frank White!!#WeAlwaysLoveBigPoppa #LegendsNeverDie #”