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The Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z Were ‘Going at It’ While Recording ‘I Love the Dough’

The Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z had a relationship dating back to before they were rappers. Once Jay-Z had become a rapper, the two teamed up for the song 'I Love the Dough.'

Easy Mo Bee, friend of The Notorious B.I.G., smiling for a photo

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Why Easy Mo Bee Was Initially ‘Scared’ of Biggie’s ‘Going Back to Cali’: ‘Is This the Healthy Thing to Do Right Now?’

Easy Mo Bee, who produced The Notorious B.I.G.'s song 'Going Back to Cali', was 'scared' of the song before it was released.

The Notorious B.I.G., who was signed to Diddy's label Bad Boy Records and performer of 'My Downfall' wearing a blue plaid shirt rapping into a microphone

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Diddy Once Said The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘My Downfall’ Was Inspired by His Anger

The Notorious B.I.G. recorded 'My Downfall' for his second (and what would be his final) album. Diddy said the D.M.C. collab was birthed out of Biggie's anger.

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There’s Some Disagreement About if The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Long Kiss Goodnight’ Is About Tupac

The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur were two legendary rappers who shared a close friendship for years. But their relationship soured in the mid-1990s before Tupac’s death in September 1996. Six months later, The Notorious B.I.G. released “Long Kiss Goodnight,” viewed by some to be directly about his onetime friend. Biggie’s ‘Long Kiss Goodnight’ was …

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When Jimi Hendrix Was a Struggling Musician He Squatted in Buildings Under Construction

Jimi Hendrix was a struggling musician for years, and during that time he had to live wherever he could — even in buildings that were under construction.

The Notorious B.I.G. showing off his jewelry on the red carpet

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The Notorious B.I.G. Used Wads of Cash to Pay for Jewelry

The Notorious B.IG. wore lots of jewelry and spent his money on new pieces. But he wouldn't pay with a credit card: he would use wads of cash at the jewelry store.

Lil' Kim and The Notorious B.I.G. posing together

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The Notorious B.I.G. and Lil’ Kim Were in a Huge Fight While Recording ‘Another’ for ‘Life After Death’: ‘I Hit Biggie So Hard’

Lil' Kim and The Notorious B.I.G.'s relationship was filled with plenty of arguments and fights, one of which overshadowed the recording of their collaboration 'Another' from Biggie's album 'Life After Death.'

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, who once collaborated with The Notorious B.I.G., performing together

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How Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Came to Collaborate on ‘Notorious Thugs’: ‘When Biggie Did Our Style, That’s When Bone Received Respect’

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony collaborated with The Notorious B.I.G. on the song 'Notorious Thugs.' For them, getting to work with Biggie was a huge gift to them and their careers.

Dr. Dre and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson posing for a photo together

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50 Cent Fought Dr. Dre to Have ’21 Questions’ on His Debut Album ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin”

50 Cent included the song '21 Questions' on his debut album 'Get Rich or Die Tryin''. But the album's executive producer, Dr. Dre, didn't think the song belonged on the album.

Drake, who released 'Jumbotron S***' with 21 Savage, wearing green and holding a mic on stage, pointing at the audience

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Drake Releases ‘Jumbotron S*** Poppin’ Video Hours After 21 Savage’s Heated Clubhouse Argument

Drake and 21 Savage collaborated on the album 'Her Loss,' released in November 2022. One of the songs on the album, 'Jumbotron S*** Poppin,' just got a new music video, not long after 21 Savage got into an argument on Clubhouse.

Jimi Hendrix, who was once in a band with Tommy Chong, smoking a cigarette

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Jimi Hendrix Was Briefly in a Band With Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong

Jimi Hendrix crossed paths with many famous people throughout his life, from The Beatles to The Rolling Stones. At one point, he was even in a band with Tommy Chong of the famous duo 'Cheech and Chong.'

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Madonna is Going on Tour to Celebrate 40 Years of Her Music Career

Madonna has been performing for audiences for 40 years. To celebrate her four-decade tenure in the music industry, the 'Vogue' singer is going on a massive tour.

Drake, who thanked rapper Fabolous for helping him get to where he is today, posing for a photo wearing black

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Drake Admitted He ‘Wouldn’t Be Anywhere Without’ Fabolous

Drake is grateful to fellow rapper Fabolous for being an inspiration to him musically. The former 'Degrassi' star admitted he 'wouldn't be anywhere without' Fabolous.

A$AP Rocky and Drake posing for a photo together

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Drake Turned Down Collaborating on an A$AP Rocky Song With Kendrick Lamar

Drake and A$AP Rocky are two rappers with over a decade of experience in the industry. Early in his career, A$AP Rocky tried to get Drake on a song of his, but Drake passed.

The Notorious B.I.G., who sampled Chuck D in his song 'Ten Crack Commandments', performing on stage

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The Drama Behind the Chuck D Sample in The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Ten Crack Commandments’

A Chuck D sample was a major component of The Notorious B.I.G.'s song 'Ten Crack Commandments. But there was some drama with getting the sample.

Tory Lanez, who is represented by Snoop Dogg and Casey Anthony's former lawyers, wearing a yellow jersey and purple durag

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Tory Lanez’s Legal Team Consists of Casey Anthony and Snoop Dogg’s Former Lawyers

Tory Lanez was convicted of felony assault in December 2022. To represent him in his appeal case, he hired lawyers once used by Casey Anthony and Snoop Dogg.

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Diddy Admits He ‘Did a Bunch of Rebound Stuff’ Following Kim Porter’s Death

Diddy and Kim Porter' relationship was strong, and after her death in 2018, Diddy threw himself into many short-lasting relationships, which he called 'rebound stuff.'

Bad Bunny, who is headlining Coachella alongside BLACKPINK and Frank Ocean, performing wearing red

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Coachella 2023: Bad Bunny and BLACKPINK are Making History With Their Performances

Bad Bunny and BLACKPINK are headlining Coachella 2023, and both acts are making history with their performances at the iconic California music festival.

Jadakiss, who worked with The Notorious B.I.G.' on the song Last Day, posing for a photo in a grey shirt

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When Jadakiss Turned in What He Had for ‘Last Day’ The Notorious B.I.G. Told Him to Start Over

Jadakiss worked with The Notorious B.I.G. on the song 'Last Day' from his 'Life After Death' album. When the up-and-coming rapper shared his recording with Biggie, the superstar rapper told him to start from scratch.

Shania Twain and Harry Styles performing together

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How Shania Twain and Harry Styles Became Friends

Shania Twain and Harry Styles have performed together in the past, and the two superstar artists became friends in a funny way.