iLLANOiZE wishes the late, great Biggie Smalls a happy 47th Birthday.

By: GroovNuke

'Only Christopher we acknowledge is Wallace'.

Christopher Wallace, aka The Notorious B.I.G. would've celebrated his 47th birthday today. His life was cut short March 9, 1997 in a drive by shooting in Los Angeles, California at only 24 years old.

Biggie name lives on through his music. Ready to Die and Life After Death still receives heavy rotation today. He died a young legend, and seen great heights in his early 20's repping the NY. He was the 1996 winner for Rap Song of the Year at the Soul Train Awards, along with several other awards and nominations.

His best selling album is Life After Death (5million+ copies) and all five of his studio albums have sold over a million copies. The game lost him too young, but he will be forever cherished in hip hop.

'Only Christopher we acknowledge is Wallace'.

That line by fellow friend and artist Jay-Z will forever remain relevant just like B.I.G. Below, our fellow member DJ First Class curated a six hour Biggie playlist including the samples from his tracks. You'll be sure to find your favorite Biggie tune in there. Get in the spirit of celebration and tune in to the playlist below.