Born Christopher George Latore Wallace, The Notorious B.I.G. grew up in the tough neighborhoods of Brooklyn, where he developed a passion for hip-hop and a knack for storytelling. After a stint at the local record store, he began to make a name for himself in the underground rap scene, eventually catching the attention of Sean "Puffy" Combs, the founder of Bad Boy Records.
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