May 21 marks what would have been the 50th birthday of legendary Brooklyn rapper Christoper Wallace, known as the Notorious B.I.G. and Biggie Smalls/Biggie.
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Music industry critics considered Wallace “the greatest rapper of all time.” He was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. “We just want to spend the day to lift up an icon in New York City and music,” Adams said. “We know that he’s one of the greatest rappers that has ever lived and his music continues to inspire so many who listen to it and play it. Here, back in the day, you hated to say the 5-0. But we’re happy to say 5-0 today for brother Biggie Smalls and what he represent.”“We wouldn’t be able to be here without you guys and just everything,” he said. “Continuing to keep the legacy alive.
On Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Empire State Building will host a pop-up cart to feature exclusive Notorious B.I.G. merch sold only at the Observatory. The pop-up will offer limited-edition hats, t-shirts, and sweatshirts. The cart will also allow an exclusive pre-order opportunity for the Notorious B.I.G. 8-LP Box Set – slated for release on June 10 – and Biggie’s 11x platinum album Life After Death cassette for purchase.
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