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Harlem, New York NY, United States (1995 – 1999)
Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974 in Harlem, New York – February 15, 1999), also known by his stage name Big L, was an American rapper who made significant contributions to the New York City music scene in the 1990s as a member of the hip hop collective D.I.T.C. In February 1999, Big L was shot and killed before releasing his second album. Members of the hip hop community consider him to be one of the most skilled MC’s of all-time.
Big L’s debut solo album, Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous, was released in March 1995. The album featured guest appearances from a number of artists, notably Kid Capri, Lord Finesse, and at the time, an unknown Cam’Ron, and Jay-Z. Two singles, “M.V.P” and “Put It On”, were released from the album, both of which reached the top twenty-five of Billboard’s Hot Rap Tracks. The album itself also reached the Billboard 200. From 1997 to 1999, Big L worked on his second album The Big Picture. The album featured cameos from Fat Joe, Kool G Rap, Tupac Shakur, and Big Daddy Kane among others. Jay-Z has said that Big L was set to sign with his Roc-A-Fella label, but died the week before. The Big Picture would be his last recorded album, released posthumously in August 2000. It was put together by his manager and partner in Flamboyant Entertainment, Rich King. It contains songs that L had recorded and a cappella recordings that were never used, completed by producers and guest MCs that Big L respected or had worked with previously. The album was certified gold a month later.
Big L’s debut solo album, Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous, was released in March 1995. The album featured guest appearances from a number of artists, notably Kid Capri, Lord Finesse, and at the time, an unknown Cam’Ron, and Jay-Z. Two singles, “M.V.P” and “Put It On”, were released from the album, both of which reached the top twenty-five of Billboard’s Hot Rap Tracks. The album itself also reached the Billboard 200. From 1997 to 1999, Big L worked on his second album The Big Picture. The album featured cameos from Fat Joe, Kool G Rap, Tupac Shakur, and Big Daddy Kane among others. Jay-Z has said that Big L was set to sign with his Roc-A-Fella label, but died the week before. The Big Picture would be his last recorded album, released posthumously in August 2000. It was put together by his manager and partner in Flamboyant Entertainment, Rich King. It contains songs that L had recorded and a cappella recordings that were never used, completed by producers and guest MCs that Big L respected or had worked with previously. The album was certified gold a month later.
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shawnisskatanic wrote:
Who the fuck are biggie and 2pac?
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KenHebert wrote:
L's for Legend modafucka
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donbeu wrote:
Better then Lil B
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ZachKinsler wrote:
psh
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yourfag wrote:
hahah HAHAHAHhahahahHAHhahaha fcksofcknhgh hahahahHAHAhhah comedic genius aghhahaahhah
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fcksofcknhgh wrote:
big L, the L stands for Loser probably
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Funkowy wrote:
rest in peace. full clip, respect
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Music-Ninja wrote:
R.I.P
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TheMukeyMu wrote:
big EL
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born2bextrem wrote:
RIP - Return If Possible.
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ckypissdrunk wrote:
rip
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dizzY4111 wrote:
R.I.P.
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carljd wrote:
R.I.P
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Wonder_Showzen wrote:
13 years, damn. RIP Big L
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Kr3wSkating wrote:
RIP BIG L YOU WERE THE BEST
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IxCLuTcH wrote:
Make sure my mic is loud and my production is tight!! RIP Big L, nobody would care for Jay Z if he was still here, when he passed it gave a bunch of rappers the opportunity to step in and become big names. He was going to blow up.
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NHerbert wrote:
R.I.P
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Iip0 wrote:
R.I.P Big L
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zeenglish wrote:
13 years already. One of the greatest! RIP
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ssimplysmile wrote:
Rest In Peace...
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