(GEMS RADIO)- The Notorious B.I.G. has received a lot of praise from Fat Joe. He claimed in a recent interview he listens to at least one song by the late Brooklyn legend each day. Fat Joe recently shared fascinating details about his past relationship with Biggie during an interview with Angie Martinez of Iconic Records.
How Fat Joe Got the News of Biggie’s Death
He explained how he helped Biggie and Bone Thugs N Harmony work together on the song “Notorious Thugs.” Additionally, he remembered hearing the heartbreaking news of Biggie’s demise. He also talked about the influence the well-known rapper had on New York City.
“I’ll never forget it, the call came from Steve Lobel, who was the one who called me after Big was killed.” I said, “Yo, no way,” when he said, “Yo, Biggie died.”
Joe Plays Biggie’s Music Daily
Fat Joe says that New Yorkers will always feel Biggie’s passing left a space in their hearts. He hailed Biggie as the city’s treasured icon and representative symbol. Joe acknowledged that the loss of Biggie still left him bitter. Nevertheless, he claims that Biggie’s music provides him with comfort. Joe claims it makes him happy and reminds him of the late rapper’s brilliance.
We won’t ever move past it, Joe said. “Whenever I want to feel good, whether having a fantastic time on a yacht or celebrating life, I put on Biggie Smalls. Every day of my life, a Biggie Smalls song plays on the radio.
The Contribution Of Fat Joe To Biggie’s Career
The fact that Fat Joe played a part in getting Biggie and Bone Thugs N Harmony together for the collaboration is something he has already discussed. The MC acknowledged that Biggie personally reached out to him in a vintage photo shared on social media. He asked Bone Thugs N Harmony to contribute to a song. The song “Notorious Thugs” became a classic in hip-hop culture.
