R.I.P Biggie Smalls
We know you guys remember when the late great Christopher ‘Notorious B.I.G.’ Smalls was the type of person to make other Emcees feel inferior to him at any time. This is why we at SoJones will take the time out to pay tribute to a rapper that even platinum rapper J. Cole had to pay Read More
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We know you guys remember when the late great Christopher ‘Notorious B.I.G.’ Smalls was the type of person to make other Emcees feel inferior to him at any time. This is why we at SoJones will take the time out to pay tribute to a rapper that even platinum rapper J. Cole had to pay tribute to at one of his shows. We got Shaq on his radio show talking about it as well:
Shaq was friends with The Notorious B.I.G. While guest-hosting ESPN’s Russillo & Kanell radio show, commentator Amin Elhassan shared a story of when Shaq explained that he advised Biggie against attending the VIBE party where he was shot after leaving.
Biggie Smalls is the greatest. #sojonesraphistory
Bigie Smalls is the illest emcee in history.
“Remember when the movie Notorious came out?” says Elhassan, who worked with the Phoenix Suns while O’Neal was a player there. “We got an advanced screening and watched it and, afterwards, Grant Hill was talking about how he was at the VIBE party that Biggie was at right before he got shot. So everyone was listening to Grant Hill like, ‘This is an amazing story.’ Except for Shaq, who was on the other end of the room and says, ‘That ain’t nothing.’ And then, he claims that he was at a tattoo parlor that afternoon and Biggie asked him what he was doing that night. He said, ‘Chillin’. What are you doing?’ Biggie said, ‘Going to the Vibe party.’ And then he said, ‘Don’t do that.’ And then he leaned back in his chair and folded his arms as if to say, ‘And the rest if history.’”
Biggie Smalls had so many great lyrics, you had to just sit back and wonder where the game would go 20 years later. I remember being in palo alto as a kid with the ‘ready to die’ CD playing in my room while my homie Gary would listen with me at such vivid stories. Now Go Fetti Sauce Game works with the great moka blast and hip hop is forever changed.
Biggie Smalls will give generations many more visions to fulfill.
“Yes it’s me, the B.I.G / Competition ripper ever since 13 / Used to steal clothes was considered a thief / Until I started hustlin’ on Fulton Street / Makin’ loot, knockin’ boots on the regular / Pass the microphone; I’m the perfect competitor.”
What’s your favorite Biggie Smalls line in hip hop? Let’s hear it from your while we sit back and smoke a blunt one time for the great SoJones and hip hop forever.
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Today, Kodak unveils a self-directed video, solidifying Kodak’s status as a force to be reckoned with in the rap scene. With “Dis Time” and his forthcoming album, When I Was Dead, Kodak Black continues to push the boundaries of rap music, offering listeners a raw and unfiltered glimpse into his world. As he navigates superstardom, Kodak also takes on the roles of entrepreneur and philanthropist, launching labels like Sniper Gang and Vulture Love to further amplify his message. Stream the single here and check out the official video below.
In Ice Spice‘s latest revelation, the Bronx Baddie drops Gimmie A Light. This release signals the inaugural single from her highly anticipated debut album, Y2K. A culmination of her raw talent and unapologetic style, this record showcases Ice Spice’s signature whip-smart bars and commanding vocal presence. Produced by her longtime collaborator RiotUSA, the track cleverly incorporates a sample from Sean Paul‘s classic hit Gimme The Light, adding a nostalgic twist to her contemporary sound.
Directed by The Evil Twins, the official video transports viewers into a world of high glamour and hyperreality, featuring Ice Spice in a series of captivating scenes that blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Ice Spice’s recent performance of “Gimmie A Light” at Coachella left audiences in awe, fueling anticipation for her inevitable ascent to headliner status. With Y2K slated for release later this year, fans can expect a full-length album that lives up to the hype, building upon the success of her debut EP, Like..? Watch the visuals below and stream your copy here. Keep up with Ice Spice by following here on instagram, twitter, soundcloud, youtube, and spotify.
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