Twenty years have passed since Christopher Wallace, better known by his stage names The Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, was shot and killed in Los Angeles. Although the rapper was only 24 years old, he had already become a hugely influential figure in hip-hop and his loss was, and still is, felt by millions of fans.
Ask anyone to name the five greatest rappers of all time and the Biggie is always near the top of the list. His delivery, flow, storytelling ability and charisma made him larger than life. His influence on hip-hop is undeniable: even two decades after his death, he is still lauded and beloved by the worldwide hip-hop community.
SiriusXM Backspin, Shade 45 and SiriusXM FLY will honour the icon with special programming on the 20th anniversary of his tragic death, March 9.
Hear tribute mixes and highlights from Biggie’s classic catalogue as well as reflections from those that knew him, such as Lil’ Cease, Styles P, Voletta Wallace and more.
Airs: All day 3/9
Sway in the Morning
Faith Evans, who was married to Biggie Smalls, will be stopping by to speak to Sway while DJ Wonder spins a special Notorious B.I.G. mix
Airs: 8 am to Noon ET
Lord Sear – The Lord Sear Special
Faith Evans will sit down with Sear to discuss a new album collaboration with her late husband while Lord Sear delivers a Notorious B.I.G. Tribute Drunk Mix.
Airs: Noon – 4 pm ET
Rude Jude – All Out Show
Jude will be delivering a special Notorious Pill Mix during the show in honour of Biggie Smalls.
Airs: 4 pm – 7 pm ET
Statik Selektah – Showoff Radio
Statik will bring it home to Brooklyn, New York with a Notorious B.I.G. Tribute mix during his 4-hour show.
Airs: 8 pm – Midnight ET
We’ll be playing a Biggie cut every hour in honour of the late icon.
Airs: Noon-Midnight ET
Happy Hour with Heather B.
Faith Evans is visiting The Happy Hour with Heather B. to celebrate her new music and spread love for the Brooklyn boss as we continue our Notorious B.I.G. day of remembrance.
Airs: 6 pm ET – Midnight ET
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