The Notorious B.I.G.

The Ascension Years

The Notorious B.I.G.

This view of Big will be very familiar to most. Restrained and coolly focused. At this very early point in his career, what struck me most was how disarmingly honest he was despite being world-weary at such a young age. He spoke plainly about his thoughts on the lies and half-truths of the music industry, his relationship with Puffy, as well as his plans for his group, Junior Mafia. It left a huge impression on me and others who met him that day that someone so gifted and of such notoriety could still be so human.
 Taken 1994.