Noah McGee: I’m taking Biggie and not batting an eye. I think the argument that Tupac would win because he has more songs is weak. Biggie is by far the better MC in terms of pure rapping ability.

“This tree has vinyl and CDs on it. You got Aretha Franklin, you got Aaliyah, you got 2Pac. You got a Chaka Khan CD right there. ... TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, TLC, and Biggie Smalls.

Tupac’s legacy continues to influence artists today, with his albums having sold over 75 million copies worldwide. Aaliyah died in 2001 at the age of 22, following a plane crash.

Marlon Wayans recounts seeing Biggie and Tupac before their untimely deaths. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Marlon Wayans ...

The arrest of Duane “Keefe D” Davis, a former Southside Crips gang leader, in the murder of Tupac Shakur on Sept. 29, over 27 years after the legendary rapper’s killing in Las Vegas, sent ...

Biggie and Tupac Were Once Very Good Friends In the early 1990s, Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. — whose real name was Christopher Wallace — were vocal in their admiration for each other .

On September 7, 1996, Tupac Shakur was shot multiple times in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. He died six days later on September 13 at the age of 25. His vision for making music with Aaliyah ...

Biggie’s death is often considered retaliation for the killing of his friend-turned-rap rival, Tupac Shakur. Tupac was murdered on September 13, 1996, six months before Biggie was shot dead.