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Was Faith Evans Pregnant When The Notorious B.I.G. Died?

In the 1990s, The Notorious B.I.G. was one of the biggest rappers in the world. In the mid-'90s up until his death in 1997, he was married to singer Faith Evans. Was Evans pregnant with Biggie's child when he died?

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How Long Were Aaliyah and R. Kelly Married?

R. Kelly and Aaliyah were in a controversial marriage in the 1990s when Aaliyah was just a teenager. It was later annulled. How long was the couple together before they legally split up?

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

Voletta Wallace raised her son Christopher as a single mother. He went on to become The Notorious B.I.G., a.k.a. Biggie Smalls, with countless explicit songs to his name. Because of his music's subject matter, he never wanted his mom to hear it

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Who Is Biggy Smallz? The Rapper Behind The Notorious B.I.G.’s Name Change

For years, The Notorious B.I.G. was known by the name Biggie Smalls. He eventually had to change it because of another rapper who had the same name, spelled differently

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Aaliyah’s ‘Favorite Song’ From Her Iconic Last Album

Aaliyah was beloved by many as the Princess of R&B. In 2001, she released her iconic self-titled album, which ended up becoming her last. Before her death, she said she had one favorite song on the album in particular

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The Notorious B.I.G.’s Original Rap Name Was Completely Different

Biggie Smalls a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G. has been a legend in the world of hip-hop for decades. He has many iconic songs to his name. But his stage name was almost something completely different

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The Notorious B.I.G. Couldn’t Sleep Without Listening to Country Music

Biggie Smalls a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G. is known as a legendary rapper and a pioneer in hip-hop. But "Big Poppa" loved all kinds of music besides rap, including country

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The Notorious B.I.G.’s Jamaican Roots Helped His Career in a Big Way

Biggie Smalls a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G. has been beloved for decades thanks to his music and personality. The rapper lived in Brooklyn with his Jamaican mother and visited Jamaica often as a child. His connection to his heritage helped his career in an important way

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How Old Was Biggie Smalls When He Died?

The Notorious B.I.G. a.k.a. Biggie Smalls was one of the legendary rappers to arise in the golden age of hip-hop in the '90s. His tragic death in 1997 rocked the music industry, and the world at large. How old was the rap icon when he died?

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Were Biggie Smalls and 50 Cent Friends?

50 Cent had many things in common with The Notorious B.I.G. (a.k.a. Biggie Smalls). They both hail from New York City, both were products of the golden age of hip-hop in the 1990s, and both were pioneers in the gangsta rap movement. 50 Cent’s songs with Biggie Smalls 50 Cent rose to prominence in the …

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Mariah Carey Wasn’t Happy With Biggie Smalls Shouting Her Out in 1 of His Songs: ‘F— Him’

Mariah Carey has been an icon in the music industry for decades. She rose to fame in the 1990s at the same time rappers such as The Notorious B.I.G. a.k.a. Biggie Smalls were making a name for themselves. When Biggie shouted out Carey in one of his hit songs, she wasn't pleased

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Inside Lil’ Kim and Biggie Smalls’ Relationship

In the 1990s, Lil' Kim and The Notorious B.I.G. a.k.a. Biggie Smalls were two of Brooklyn's finest rappers. They eventually struck up a romantic relationship — while Biggie was married to Faith Evans

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Was The Notorious B.I.G. Married to Lil’ Kim?

The Notorious B.I.G. and Lil' Kim were in a relationship in the 1990s that many in the industry knew about but it still remained an open secret. Did the two hit rappers ever tie the knot behind closed doors?

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Boyz II Men Weren’t Impressed With Their First Number 1 Song

Boyz II Men have been known for their soaring vocals in some of the most beloved ballads in R&B history. Their first number-one hit, however, didn't impress them much

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Mary J. Blige Avoided Going to Therapy For Years For This Reason

Mary J. Blige has made a name for herself with her music an acting as well as with telling her life story. She's been honest and upfront about the struggles she's faced in her life. But she still avoided going to therapy for years

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Mary J. Blige Used to Challenge People in School to Dance Battles

Mary J. Blige has been known over the years for her music and her stage presence. She also moves in her performances unlike many other R&B singers. Blige's love of dance dates back to her time in high school

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Boyz II Men’s High School Resembled This Famous TV High School

Boyz II Men have been together from a young age, when they were just friends in the same high school. They likened their high school to a famous one from TV

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Nick Lachey’s ‘Deep Regret’ From His Time in 98 Degrees

Nick Lachey burst on the scene with boy band 98 Degrees. When Lachey looked back on his time in the group, he admitted he had one 'deep regret' about that time in the '90s

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Johnny Depp Was Allergic to Chocolate Before Filming ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’

Johnny Depp played Willy Wonka in 2005's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' a remake of the original 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' starring Gene Wilder. One of the challenges of the role was that Depp was allergic — to chocolate

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How Tall Is George Clooney?

George Clooney has had a career on screen that has spanned three decades. The Oscar-winning actor has also been a Hollywood heartthrob for many of those years. How tall is he in real life?