Just as progress is being made in the Jam Master Jay shooting, there’s news today on yet another long-running murder investigation:
The family of slain rap star Notorious B.I.G. has filed a lawsuit alleging that Los Angeles police officers closely connected to the Rampart corruption scandal were involved in his 1997 killing.
The suit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday, alleges that former Officers Raphael Perez and Nino Durden were involved in the shooting, which took place as Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace and also known as Biggie Smalls, was leaving a music industry party at the Petersen Automotive Museum in the Mid-Wilshire district.
According to the often-disputed industry tip sheet HITS, there’s a three-way fight brewing for the No. 1 spot on this week’s album chart between Christian rockers Relient K, late New York hip-hop legend Notorious B.I.G., and the most important band in the universe. More »
Today’s the 10th anniversary of the Notorious B.I.G.’s death, and in his honor, The Rap Up has posted Unbelievable: A Tribute To Biggie Smalls, a Diddy-hosted mixtape put together by Mick Boogie. More »
As New York magazine reports, today’s a big day in the ongoing investigation of Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 murder: His family’s estate is pursuing a wrongful-death claim against the L.A.P.D.–they allege that the police bungled their own investigation, hoping to cover up departmental corruption–and… More »
