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Rapper Sean Diddy aka Comb is
remembering his friend, legendary rapper Biggie Smalls,always referred to as ‘The
Notorious B.I.G’ on the 20th anniversary of the musician’s death.
Combs, 47, posted a moving message on Twitter to honor the “Hypnotize” lyricist,
sharing old video clips of Smalls (né Christopher Wallace) and using the
hashtag “#WeMissYouBIG.”
“20 years ago today we lost the greatest rapper of all time, The
Notorious B.I.G. #WeMissYouBIG,” he wrote.
In the video, Combs asked fans to perform their favorite verse
from Biggy and post it online.
“I’m gonna chop it up, edit it and everything, and we’re gonna put
out something special with all the fans and friends and family involved,
celebrating Notorious B.I.G’s life,” he said.
In a follow-up post, Combs praised his friend, noting that
Smalls “fed a lot of families, made a lot of people dance, made a lot of people
feel good.”
“On this day we’re gonna reflect on him, because we miss him,” he
continued. “Twenty years later. Time heals all wounds, but this wound ain’t
healed yet.”
Diddy wasn’t the only one to honor the rap legend. Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda
“Why so many Biggie references in Hamilton? Because as a
storyteller, he’s unmatched,” he wrote . “He
set the bar: we’re all reaching for it. #RIPBig.”
Soul singer R. Kelly posted
a video tribute, including photos of Smalls.
“Can’t believe it’s been 20 years ago, today, since we lost you,”
Kelly wrote. “Rest in Power, Biggie.”
Meanwhile, rapper-turned-actor and TV host LL Cool J tweeted “Gone but never forgotten.” Missy Elliot praised
Smalls, writing in a tweet, “u were AHEAD of
your time LYRICALLY DELIVERY PUNCHLINES & with your songs u painted a
picture for us listeners 10fTheBest.”
Combs was Smalls’ right-hand man during his all-too-brief career.
The rapper was who was 24 was murdered on March 9, 1997, in Los Angeles in a
drive-by shooting.
See more photo:
Watch video here - https://twitter.com/diddy/status/839736914412449792
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