Big L, arguably one of the greatest lyricists of all time, like the other greats of the golden era of rap met an untimely death. L was murdered and stripped from the bright future that he worked so hard to build. The suspected killer of Big L, himself was murdered last night. Crazy, he was shot dead in the street. Check in after the jump for more details on the story.
(Photos) Fashion: Teyana Taylor Covers Elle Magazine Is Some Of The Hottest Trends
VII is scheduled to release November 4, so it’s not wonder why Elle Magazine stopped in Harlem to grab ahold of blazin’ body and the abs barin’ Teyana Taylor. Teyana, Elle and their camera crew drives around the city to landmark destinations such as Rucker Park and the “Big L” mural for the, “Broken Hearted” singer pose in some of the hottest fashions. From sports fan to runway model, T pulls it all. Go Girl! Check it out down bottom.
(Video) Unreleased Big L Freestyle Session With Big Pun
On what would of been Big L’s 40th birthday, Complex got their hands on some previously unreleased clips of the rap legend in freestyle with fellow NYC legend Big Pun, as well as Charlie Hustle. Check the clips below the jump.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Speak On Aids Hindering Eazy-E’s Legacy & An Eazy Hologram
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are speaking out about how the legacy of their mentor, Eazy-E’s, legacy is hindered by his cause of death. Eazy, who discovered Bone Thugs, passed away from AIDS back in 1995 but he seems to have less of a legacy than other fallen rappers. Bone Thugs believe that Eazy’s legacy is being “crippled” by the fact that he didn’t die like a “gangsta hero” like Big and ‘Pac did. The stigma of having AIDS back in the 80’s and early 90’s was that it was a “gay disease” despite the fact that it was known that Eazy had seven kids by six different women and wasn’t a huge fan of safe sex. Bone Thugs feel that Eazy’s legacy should be as large as Biggie, Pac, Pun, Big L, etc. especially since he was a founder of the legendary N.W.A. Sadly, I do agree with the rap group and believe that because of the AIDS stigma Eazy’s legacy will forever be tarnished. Read more about what Bone Thugs said, including details about a hologram, below.
(Video) IFWT Remembers Big L On The Anniversary Of His Passing
13+ years ago, Harlem rapper Big L was gunned down in a drive by shooting at his home and has been strongly missed since. One of the best MCs to ever do it is being celebrated by artist all around today. Having dealt with more then a few DJs and other rappers such as Jay-z, L is known to have influenced the game with a style and technique that some still try to incorporate to this day. R.I.P. Big L. Drop down bottom check out some of the classics and see whom Big L has influenced.
IFWT Celebrates The Memory Of Big L
On this day 13 years ago, we lost one of the greatest MC’s to ever do it. RIP Big L! We will always miss you! Marisa Mendez & IFWT
