Back in 2006, Nas told New York DJ Funkmaster Flex of late Harlem rapper Big L, “He scared me to death. When I heard [his performance at the Apollo Theater] on tape, I was scared to death. I said, ‘Yo ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Few emcees have left a lyrical imprint as sharp and respected as Big L, whose punchline-heavy delivery and fearless ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The project, co-executive produced by Big L’s estate and Royce Da 5’9”, is part of Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It … series, following ...
Released 25 years ago , Big L’s The Big Picture is a triumph of immutable technique. It’s also a consolation prize. A year and a half before it dropped, the rapper born Lamont Coleman was shot and ...
“Harlem’s Finest: Return of the King” arrives on October 31 via Mass Appeal. Big L is returning to the spotlight 26 years after his death with Harlem’s Finest: Return of the King, a posthumous album ...
Mass Appeal has announced Harlem’s Finest: Return Of The King, the long-awaited posthumous album from Harlem rap legend Big L. The album will be released on Halloween, October 31, 2025, as part of the ...
Nearly three decades after his death, the family of Lamont “Big L” Coleman says a forthcoming film will challenge old narratives and shed new light on the violence that shaped his life and legacy.
Nearly 25 years after his untimely death, Harlem legend Big L returns with the posthumous album Harlem’s Finest: Return Of The King. Known for his razor-sharp lyricism, storytelling, and streetwise ...
On this day in 2000, the world received a powerful reminder of Big L’s lyrical legacy with the release of The Big Picture, his posthumous album released via Rawkus Records. Originally intended to be ...
The hugely influential Harlem rapper Big L was killed in a drive-by shooting in 1999. He was 24 when he lost his life, which means he's been dead for longer than he was ever alive. Big L never found ...
It’s been 27 years since the tragic murder of legendary New York rapper, Big L. While his legacy hasn’t enjoyed the remembrance like that of The Notorious B.I.G, Tupac Shakur or even Big Pun, the ...
Few MCs have left a lyrical imprint as sharp and respected as Big L, whose punchline-heavy delivery and fearless competitiveness helped define New York hip-hop during the Nineties. Now, his story is ...