Description: On March 9, 1997, Biggie Smalls (a.k.a. Notorious B.I.G.) was gunned down in LA, outside of the Soul Train Music Awards. The death of one of rap music's biggest stars rocked the industry, and a media storm followed as millions of fans mourned. Speculation arose that there was a connection between this murder and that of Tupac Shakur, but to date no assailant has been brought to justice. One of the most revered rappers in hip hop, Biggie was universally adored by rap fans everywhere. Two multi-platinum, posthumously released albums attest to that. His fans are extremely loyal, and not even death has kept them from supporting their favorite rapper. On December 9, 1999, the Los Angeles Times reported a break in the investigation, which has been ongoing. The police have identified a suspect, and the timing couldn't be better. Cathy Scott, who has reported on the murder from the beginning, is eminently qualified to tell the story in its entirety, and the conviction of the killer -- if it comes soon -- will add the perfect ending to her already compelling tale of a musical career gone terribly awry.

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