The Notorious B.I.G.

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/notorious-big

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was The Notorious B.I.G. born?May 21, 1972
2. Where was The Notorious B.I.G. born?Brooklyn, New York City
3. What is the debut album?Ready to Die (1994)
4. What is the induction?Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2020)
5. Who was The Notorious B.I.G.?He was a famous rap singer named Christopher Wallace. He told stories with his voice and became a big name in hip‑hop. He was born in 1972.
6. Where did he grow up?He grew up in Brooklyn, New York. The streets there were lively and sometimes tough. Those places helped shape his music.

East Coast Hip-Hop: A subgenre of hip-hop music originating from the eastern United States, characterized by distinct lyrical styles and production.
Lyrical Cadence: The rhythm and flow of a rapper's voice when delivering lyrics, contributing to their unique style.
Posthumous Release: An artistic work, such as an album or book, that is published or released after the creator's death.