Biggie would recall presence at Tupac's first Rolex purchase and favoring company beyond Biggie's own, then means. [45]

Being a jaded hip-hop production fiend I didn’t want to take the usual angle with the story, so I spoke with several producers and the DJ who discovered him, MR. Cee to get a unique take on the influence of the Notorious B.I.G on today’s hip-hop artists and fans. The What by The Notorious B.I.G. Method Man - discover this song's samples, covers and remixes on WhoSampled The album features productions by Bad Boy founder Sean "Puffy" Combs, Easy Mo Bee, Chucky Thompson, DJ Premier, and Lord Finesse, among others. It was recorded from 1993 to 1994 at The Hit Factory and D&D Studios in New York City.

A few years ago I was asked to write a cover story in The Source magazine for the 10th Anniversary of Biggie’s passing. In late 1993, in New York City filming a role in the 1994 film Above the Rim , Tupac began mixing with underworld toughs, particularly Jacques " Haitian Jack " Agnant, [44] whom both Biggie as well as Brooklyn boxer Mike Tyson reportedly advised Tupac to avoid. feat. The What Lyrics: I used to get feels on a bitch / Now I throw shields on the dick to stop me from that HIV shit / And niggas know they soft like a Twinkie filling / Playing the villain, prepare for