Diddy speaks on The Notorious B.I.G.

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Nineteen years ago, Diddy met The Notorious B.I.G. and the two quickly formed a partnership. Out of this partnership was born Bad Boy Records. Known by most fans as Biggie, B.I.G. took the game over. What began as simply a partnership blossomed into a friendship.

While Biggie was the star, Diddy was the businessman. Both men saw themselves dominating for years to come. In 1996, Biggie began working on his sophomore album. Early in 1997, promotion for B.I.G.'s Life After Death began. Diddy was excited and could only image what the future would hold.

Sadly, fourteen years ago, The Notorious B.I.G. was robbed of his future. Early in the morning of March 9, 1997, Biggie was fatally shot in Los Angeles. In the time since then, Diddy has had tremendous success, but he has missed his best friend every step of the way. Each year, Diddy releases a statement about his fallen friend.

Recently, Diddy spoke on the fourteenth anniversary of his best friend's death. Diddy said the day has become a celebration of what they had, instead of mourning his loss. Every year, Diddy says the radio stations in New York play several Biggie songs throughout the day. Usually, for the entire week, Biggie's music is dominating the radio and then things end up going back to normal.