List of awards and nominations received by The Notorious B.I.G.
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The Notorious B.I.G. (born Christopher George Latore Wallace) was an American rapper from New York City, New York who was killed in 1997 in a drive-by shooting at the age of 24.[1] As a young boy growing up in Brooklyn, New York, The Notorious B.I.G. dealt drugs before becoming a rapper.[2] As he rose to prominence in the music industry, he became a central figure in the East Coast-West Coast hip hop rivalry,[3] which led to his murder by an unknown assailant on March 9, 1997 in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles.[4] The Notorious B.I.G. has released three studio albums, all on the Bad Boy Records record label: Ready to Die (1994), Conspiracy (1995), and Life After Death (1997). Two of his albums were released posthumously: Born Again (1999), and Duets: The Final Chapter (2005).
The Notorious B.I.G. received two nominations from the Billboard Music Awards in 1995, including Rap Artist of the Year and Rap Single of the Year. The song "Mo Money Mo Problems" received several nominations in 1998, including Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the Grammy Awards; Best Rap Video at the MTV Video Music Awards; and Best R&B/Soul Album and Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video at the Soul Train Music Awards. Overall, The Notorious B.I.G. has received four awards from eleven nominations; one award and six nominations were received posthumously.
Wallace received two nominations from the Billboard Music Awards in 1995, including Rap Artist of the Year and Rap Single of the Year. The song "Mo Money Mo Problems" received several nominations in 1998, including Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the Grammy Awards; Best Rap Video at the MTV Video Music Awards; and Best R&B/Soul Album and Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video at the Soul Train Music Awards. Overall, Wallace has received four awards from eleven nominations; one award and six nominations were received posthumously.
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Billboard Music Awards
The Billboard Music Awards is sponsored by Billboard magazine and held annually in December.[5][6]
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Notorious B.I.G. | Rap Artist of the Year | Won |
| "One More Chance" | Rap Single of the Year | Won |
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States.[5][7][8]
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | "Big Poppa" | Best Rap Solo Performance | Nominated |
| 1998 | "Hypnotize" | Best Rap Solo Performance | Nominated |
| "Mo Money Mo Problems" (with Mase and Puff Daddy) | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated | |
| Life After Death | Best Rap Album | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1984 by MTV.[5][9][10]
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "Hypnotize" | Best Rap Video | Won |
| 1998 | "Mo Money Mo Problems" (with Mase and Puff Daddy) | Best Rap Video | Nominated |
Soul Train Music Awards
The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual awards show that honors black musicians and entertainers.[5][11]
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Life After Death | Best R&B/Soul Album, Male | Won |
| "Mo Money Mo Problems" (with Mase and Puff Daddy) | Best R&B/Soul Album | Nominated | |
| Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video | Nominated |
The Source Awards
The Source Awards were awarded by hip hop magazine The Source.[12][13]
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Notorious B.I.G. | New Artist of the Year, Solo | Won |
| Ready to Die | Album of the Year | Won | |
| The Notorious B.I.G. | Lyricist of the Year | Won | |
| The Notorious B.I.G. | Live Performer of the Year | Won |
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