Did you ever wonder what the last moments of a legend look like? The final photograph of The Notorious B.I.G., taken mere minutes before his tragic death, encapsulates the vibrant life cut short, forever freezing a moment in time that continues to fascinate and haunt fans worldwide.The image, shrouded in both fame and infamy, offers a chilling glimpse into the final hours of Christopher Wallace, the Brooklyn-born rapper who redefined the hip-hop landscape. Taken on March 9, 1997, it shows him in Los Angeles, promoting his highly anticipated album "Life After Death." Tragically, he was gunned down shortly after, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and influence generations of artists. The album, released just two weeks after his death, cemented his status as a hip-hop icon, becoming a classic and further intensifying the mystique surrounding his life and untimely demise. He was being escorted by a dozen of security guards in a convoy of 3 cars.

Category	Information
Full Name	Christopher George Latore Wallace
Also Known As	Biggie Smalls, The Notorious B.I.G., Big Poppa, Frank White
Date of Birth	May 21, 1972
Place of Birth	Brooklyn, New York City, USA
Date of Death	March 9, 1997
Place of Death	Los Angeles, California, USA
Cause of Death	Gunshot wounds
Nationality	American
Occupation	Rapper, Songwriter
Years Active	1991-1997
Genre	Hip Hop, Gangsta Rap
Record Labels	Bad Boy Records, Uptown Records
Associated Acts	Junior M.A.F.I.A., Puff Daddy, Lil' Kim, Jay-Z
Spouse(s)	Faith Evans (m. 1994-1997)
Children	2 (T'yanna Wallace, Christopher Jordan Wallace)
Official Website	NotoriousBIG.com