Did Willie Nelson die? Country music icon responds to 'those AI death stories'

Willie Nelson is not dead. The 92-year-old is forced to respond after AI-generated content spreads misinformation on social ...

Diddy’s Connection to Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. Explained: The Murders, Case Updates and More

Sean “Diddy” Combs was embroiled in controversy long before his 2025 sex trafficking trial. As a key figure in the East Coast-West Coast gangster rap wars of the 1990s, persistent conspiracy theories ...
The Cheat Sheet

The Late Music Icon The Notorious B.I.G. Defended Weeks Before His Own Death

The Notorious B.I.G. was an icon of rap, but his personal musical taste extended far beyond hip-hop. He was a noted lover of all kinds of music, according to his mother in the 2021 Netflix documentary ...
The Cheat Sheet

The Notorious B.I.G. Didn’t Want His Mom to Listen to His Music

Among other things, The Notorious B.I.G., a.k.a. Biggie Smalls, was known for his braggadocious attitude and brash lyrics. His music is by no means family-friendly, especially for concerned mothers.
Uproxx

Diddy Reiterates The Notorious B.I.G.’s GOAT Status On The Anniversary Of His Death: ‘There Will NEVER Be Another’

Today is the 26th anniversary of The Notorious B.I.G.‘s death, and social media is awash in posts praising the Brooklyn rapper’s impact and legacy. Of course, that includes B.I.G.’s friend and ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Notorious B.I.G. Catalog Sale in the Works (Exclusive)

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 ...
Black Enterprise

Notorious B.I.G.’s Music Catalog Reportedly Being Sold To Primary Wave

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 ...
Uproxx

Fans Can Collaborate With The Notorious B.I.G. Via A New NFT Collection

Even though The Notorious B.I.G. passed away over 20 years ago, the late Brooklyn hometown hero has one of rap’s most extensive posthumous discographies — and it’s about to get even bigger, thanks to ...
AOL

8 of the Most Notorious Music Rights Battles of All Time

On Monday, Bob Dylan broke records for the largest single-artist sale of a solo act’s catalogue when he sold his music to Universal Music Publishing Group – including the rights to the song “The ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Hulu’s ‘Under the Bridge’ Tells the Story of Reena Virk — and The Notorious B.I.G.

Hulu’s ‘Under the Bridge’ Tells the Story of Reena Virk — and The Notorious B.I.G. The pop culture figure's presence and music are featured throughout the scripted series starring Lily Gladstone and ...
People

The Notorious B.I.G.'s Life Story Is Headed to Netflix — Watch the Documentary's Official Trailer

The new film features archival footage and new interviews with Diddy and Biggie's mother Voletta Wallace PEOPLE, Music Writer and Reporter Biggie Smalls is often credited as one of the greatest ...
Hip-Hop Wired

Estate Of Notorious B.I.G. Signs Deal With Primary Wave Music

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 ...