Brooklyn-born rapper Christopher Wallace was murdered at age 24. The case remains unsolved.
Thursday, the mayor presented Biggie's son with a proclamation from the city recognizing how he changed music and the landscape of hip-hop.
"He was able to turn pain into purpose. He used his music to define what was happening in everyday life," Mayor Eric Adams said. "Ever since I was 14, 15, when I really had to realize how important this family legacy was, I made it my life. You know, this is all I can do. I can't go a day without thinking about who my father is and the impact that he was able to make, and it inspires me to continue to do the same thing," C.J. Wallace said.The Empire State Building will have a crown on its mast Friday, and on Saturday, limited edition MetroCards featuring images of Notorious B.I.G.
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