March 09, 2023

Today in Hip Hop History

 The Notorious BIG passed on March 9, 1997. Rise In Power 👑

The Notorious BIG, May 21, 1972 - March 9, 1997 (aged 24)

The beloved New York, Bed Stuy rapper, The Notorious BIG aka Biggie Smalls, is gunned down on the streets of Los Angeles by an unidentified assailant in a drive-by shooting on March 9 1997 at around 12 : 45am, while promoting his sophomore album Life After Death. He died at the Cedar-Sinai Medical Centre at 1:15am at the age of 24. Bigge was very prominent in the 90s East Coast Hip Hop and is considered one of the Greatest MCs of all Time. 




AZ was born March 9, 1972

The New York rapper Anthony Cruz,  known by his stage name AZ was born on March 9, 1997. He is known for being a long time and frequent rap partner of fellow East Coast rapper, Nas. In 1996, he was a member of the rap group, The Firm together with Nas, Foxy BrownCormega and Nature on Dr Dre's label, Aftermath Records. His debut studio album,  Do Or Die was released in October 1995 by EMI Records. He has released 9 studio albums from 1995 to 2021.

Chingy was born March 9, 1980

The St.Louis native and the "Right Thurr" hit maker, Chiny was born on March 9, 1980 as Howard Earl Bailey Jr. He toured with Nelly as an opening act in 2002 and was signed by Ludacris to his Disturbing Tha Peace record label. His debut studio album,  Jackpot was released in 2003. Chingy has released 5 studio albums as at 2010.

 


Geto boys released "Till death do us part March 9, 1993

The Houston hip hop group Geto Boys,  released their fourth studio album,  Till Death Do Us Part in March 9, 1993 on Rap-A-Lot Records. The album features the hit single "Six Feet Deep"

No comments:

Post a Comment