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Christopher Wallace
Christopher George Latore Wallace, famously recognized as Notorious BIG and Biggie Smalls was an American rapper and songwriter. Wallace was born May 21st, 1972 of New York City, in the Brooklyn borough to Jamaican- born parents, Voletta Wallace and Selwyn George Latore who found themselves making their way to the United States of American to achieve the American dream[2]. Recognized for his lyrical rhymes, flows, and melodies, Christopher was applauded for his narrations of his own experiences shedding light on the struggles of what disparage communities were enduring at the time, such as selling drugs, and living in an marginalized area, however, he also commemorated the many blessings he received. [3]Wallace is highly regard as the forefront of 90's rap music, influencing both a younger and older audience with his descriptive rhythmic pattern. [4]

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