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.
Billboard Music Awards
The Billboard Music Awards is sponsored by Billboard magazine and held annually in December.[5][6]
| Year | Nominee/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 | Nominee/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 | Nominee/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 | Nominee/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 | Nominee/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 |
References
- ↑ Iverem, Esther (1997-03-10). "East vs. West: `Gangsta' Rap's War of Words". The Washington Post.
- ↑ Toure (1994-12-18). "POP MUSIC; Biggie Smalls, Rap's Man of the Moment". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-10-18.
- ↑ Carney, Thomas. "Live from Death Row". PBS. Retrieved 2008-10-18.
- ↑ Sullivan, Randall (2005-12-05). "The Unsolved Mystery of the Notorious B.I.G". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2008-10-18.
- 1 2 3 4 "The Notorious B.I.G.". Rock on the Net. Retrieved December 18, 2008.
- ↑ Waxman, Sharon (March 10, 1997). "`Gangsta' Rap Singer Slain in L.A.; Notorious B.I.G. Killing Similar to Shakur Death". The Washington Post.
- ↑ "Grammy Awards". The Washington Post. February 25, 1996.
- ↑ Harrington, Richard (January 7, 1998). "Grammy's Nods". The Washington Post.
- ↑ "1997 Video Music Awards". MTV. Retrieved October 18, 2008.
- ↑ "1998 Video Music Awards". MTV. Retrieved October 18, 2008.
- ↑ "Janet, Puffy Performing At Soul Train Awards". Rolling Stone. February 27, 1998. Retrieved October 18, 2008.
- ↑ "1995 Award Winners". The Source. October 1995. p. 58. (scan taken from here )
- ↑ "The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 1995". The 411 Online. Retrieved December 28, 2012.