The Notorious B.I.G. is a timeless rap icon, having produced modern-day masterpieces in form of Ready to Die and Life After Death. A Brooklyn native and a one-of-a-kind storyteller, the man could sew together so many parts of his life—drug dealing, stardom, romance, and rap—into seamless, sonic tapestries.
However, there is one underrated aspect of Biggie's oeuvre: He was one smart sports fan. Whether dropping a savvy reference about Michael Jordan, the New York Yankees, or Shaquille O'Neal (or, y'know recording a track with him), the Notorious always had a handle on what was happening in professional sports leagues across the country.
To recognize Biggie's timelessness and depth of knowledge, Champs Sports put together a list of the man's sports lyrics that still hold up today. Legends never die.
[via The Drop]
