The biographical story of the rap star Notorious B.I.G. (Jamal Woolard), who was gunned down at the age of 24. He came from Brooklyn and was a crack dealer, convict and womaniser who took the rap world by storm. Co stars Angela Bassett and Derek Luke.
Film Trivia
- Sylvester Stallone was at one point rumoured to be directing this film.
- Jamal Woolard, who plays Biggie, gained 50 pounds on top of his already heavy frame to play the role. He also learnt the lyrics to every one of Biggie's songs and had vocal lessons to get his voice right.
- Rappers Beanie Sigel, Guerilla Black and singer Sean Kingston all auditioned for the role of Biggie.
- Anthony Mackie, who plays Tupac Shakur in this film, also played Shakur on stage in the play Up Against The Wind.
- Biggie Smalls' son in real life, Christopher Jordan Wallace, plays Biggie when he was a teenager in this film.
Showing from: Now showing
Director: George Tillman Jr.
Cast: Angela Bassett, Derek Luke, Jamal Woolard, Anthony Mackie, Antonique Smith, Naturi Naughton, Christopher Jordan Wallace
Genre: Drama
Price: £3.50
Certificate: 15
Year: 2008
Duration: 118 mins