The great Jadakiss once rapped the line "dead rappers get better promotion," which has grown to be known as one of the most profound phrases in hip-hop history. And as tragic is it may be, it can be ...

Cam’ron responds to Big L’s family over alleged fabricated stories, explaining why he won’t stop speaking on what he witnessed growing up. Cam’ron has never been known to bite his tongue, and this ...

We're chronicling the hip-hop career of iconic rapper Big L, which was brutally cut short on February 15, 1999. On May 30th, Big L would've turned 49 years old. In honor of the iconic Harlem rapper, ...

Nearly three decades after his tragic death, Harlem’s own Big L is returning to the spotlight with a new posthumous album titled Harlem’s Finest: Return of the King, set for release on Halloween.

Back in 2006, Nas told New York DJ Funkmaster Flex of late Harlem rapper Big L, “He scared me to death. When I heard [his performance at the Apollo Theater] on tape, I was scared to death. I said, ‘Yo ...

The first single from Big L's posthumous Harlem's Finest: Return of the King album is here. Today, Mass Appeal released "u aint gotta chance," pairing Big L's bars from a 1997 freestyle with a fiery ...

Although hip-hop is 50 years old, allowing plenty of time for all kinds of histories to be remembered, there are still new stories to share and discover every day. Case in point, Mase‘s tale of an ...

Joey Bada$$ would like to portray Big L in a potential film about the late rapper. The 27-year-old artist suggested himself for the role of Big L in an interview with REVOLT. Joey Bada$$ felt the ...

Nearly 25 years after his untimely death, Harlem legend Big L returns with the posthumous album Harlem’s Finest: Return Of The King. Known for his razor-sharp lyricism, storytelling, and streetwise ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Few emcees have left a lyrical imprint as sharp and respected as Big L, whose punchline-heavy delivery and fearless ...

In 1995, a young rapper named Jay-Z appeared on The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show, a radio program that served as an essential proving ground for any fledgling New York MC. The gifts that would ...

Lamont "Big L" Coleman's estate has launched a new website and merchandise to honor the late hip-hop legend. By Nerisha Penrose Lamont “Big L” Coleman unleashed his debut album Lifestyles of the Poor ...