He might be simply the best pure lyricist of all time. Indeed, the Brooklyn, New York-born rapper known as The Notorious B.I.G. would surprise listeners with his unique lyrics and rhyme combinations, ...
It’s been 27 years since the untimely passing of Christopher Wallace–also known as The Notorious B.I.G.—and his impact is still being felt throughout Hip-Hop and popular culture. The Versace shades, ...
Shortly after the death of The Notorious B.I.G.’s mother, Violetta Wallace, there was an deal in the works to sell the deceased rapper’s music catalog. Mark Pitts and Wayne Barrow, who co-founded ...
The late rapper’s publishing and publicity rights have a suitor in Primary Wave, with the asking price of $100 million to $150 million. By Shirley Halperin, Janeé Bolden The music, name and likeness ...
The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate has sold a significant share of the rapper’s catalogue to Primary Wave, a music publishing company which already owns the rights to many significant acts - including ...
Other recordings selected by the Library of Congress include Patti Page’s "Tennessee Waltz,” ABBA’s 'Arrival,' Blondie’s 'Parallel Lines' and Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine." By Mesfin Fekadu ...
The family of The Notorious B.I.G. has struck a deal with Primary Wave Music for the late MC’s catalog and more. As reported by Variety, the estate of Biggie Smalls has partnered with the music giant ...
The deal includes publishing rights to Biggie’s extensive body of work, valued at approximately $100 million, and master rights, which are expected to fetch an additional $30 to $50 million. According ...
The plastic gold colored crown that American rapper Notorious B.I.G wore on the last photo shoot before his death fetched ...