28 Notorious Big Quotes On Life, Songs & More
Last updated on January 5th, 2024 at 01:03 pm
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Biggie Smalls, or The Notorious B.I.G., also known as Christopher George Latore Wallace, is considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. Biggie Smalls was born on May 21, 1972.
Christopher Wallace’s mother was a preschool teacher, and his father worked as a politician and a welder. He was just two years old when his father abandoned them. His mother worked two jobs to give him a good education– and send him to a private school.
When he was 12, he began selling illegal substances, and he dropped out of school by the time he was 17. He was caught carrying weapons in 1989 and sentenced to a five-year probationary period. However, he was again caught while breaking his probation a year and was sentenced to nine months in prison. His music career began after he was released from prison.
Notorious Big released his first album, Ready to Die, in 1994, and it was a great hit. He became the top-selling solo male rapper in the United States at a young age.
Below are some of the amazing Notorious Big quotes.
Notorious Big Quotes on Life
Life is unpredictable, as we all know. However, it is up to us to take control of our lives. Here are some Notorious Big quotes on life to help you be a better person by lifting your spirits.
“Learn to treat life to the best, put stress to rest.”
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“Stay far from timid, only make moves when your heart’s in it.”
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“I don’t wanna live no more, sometimes I hear death knockin’ at my front door.”
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“Damn right I like the life I live, because I went from negative to positive.”
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“Who wants to be a shadow for the rest of their life?”
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“Life is a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up.”
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Notorious Big Quotes from Songs
Notorious Big was well-known for his songwriting abilities. He would frequently compose lyrics in his head. We hope to inspire you with these famous Notorious Big quotes from songs.
“Now I’m in the limelight ’cause I rhyme tight.”
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SOURCE: SPOTIFY
“Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on, just keep on pressin’ on.”
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SOURCE: YOUTUBE MUSIC
“I wonder if I died, would tears come to her eyes? Forgive me for my disrespect, forgive me for my lies.”
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“While your guns raisin’, mine is blazin’.”
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SOURCE: APPLE MUSIC
“I would never wish death on nobody, ’cause there ain’t no coming back from that.”
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“I’m pressin’ hard, I’m leavin creases Cuttin’ up bodies and talkin’ to the pieces.”
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SOURCE: SPOTIFY
“I’m living everyday like a hustle, another drug to juggle. Another day, another struggle.”
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Notorious Big Inspirational Quotes
If you are motivated to achieve well in your life, no one can stop you from progressing. If you feel right, don’t be afraid to speak out. To get some inspiration, read these Notorious Big inspirational quotes.
“We aint’ trying to fail in this game. We trying to succeed.”
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“Climb the ladder to success escalator style.”
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“You know very well who you are, don’t let em hold you down, reach for the stars.”
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“Keep trying. Persistence and consistency is the best thing. As long as you keeping it real, and you keep trying, keep banging that wall and it will fall.”
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“I found something I was good at, I’m just trying to flip it, keep it going.”
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“Never lose, never choose to.”
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“Excellence is my presence, never tense, never hesitant.”
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“We can’t change the world unless we change ourselves.”
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“Never let them know your next move.”
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“Live the phrase sky’s the limit.”
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“If you can make it through the night, there’s a brighter day.”
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Notorious Big was shot dead by an unnamed assailant in Los Angeles on March 9, 1997. Life After Death, his double-disc record, was released sixteen days after his death. The album reached number one in the United States and is one of the top-selling albums there.
Tell us which one of these had the most significant impact on you.
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Curated by: Divya Singh
Sudhanshu Kumar Rai
He is a tech enthusiast with a computer engineering degree who finds joy in life's simple pleasures. Beyond his tech endeavors, Sudhanshu is into music, particularly Hip Hop. Inspired by quotes like 50 Cent's "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" and Tupac's wisdom, he loves to perform and inspire through his music. When not working, Sudhanshu can be found reading tech blogs, listening to rap music, and enjoying a game or two.
