The Notorious B.I.G.

Lore & Background

It only discusses the song "Notorious B.I.G." from the album Born Again, which features Lil' Kim and Puff Daddy, and notes that Biggie's verse was recorded before his death. The music video for the song was directed by Puff Daddy and features a narrative where he invites a security guard (played by Tracy Morgan) to a house party. The video includes cameos from 98 Degrees, Krayzie Bone, Thug Queen, Cuban Link, Wish Bone, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Nas, Jennifer Lopez, Lil' Cease, and Fat Joe. In February 2013, the song resurfaced on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart at #5 for one week.

Reader's Guide

It only mentions that Nas appears as a cameo in the music video for "Notorious B.I.G." and that the song samples "Notorious" by Duran Duran.

Did You Know?

• The song "Notorious B.I.G." samples the song "Notorious" by Duran Duran.
• Biggie's verse on "Notorious B.I.G." was originally from an unreleased song about his experience in the hospital being comforted by attractive female nurses.
• Lil' Kim and Puff Daddy recorded their verses for the song after Biggie's death in 1997.
• The music video for "Notorious B.I.G." was directed by Puff Daddy and features Tracy Morgan as a security guard.
• In February 2013, the song charted at #5 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart for one week.