Rappers born on May 21

Take a focused look at the rappers born on May 21. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1972 Notorious BIG

  Christopher Wallace, better known by his stage name Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, was a pioneering American rapper. He emerged as one of the most influential East Coast hip-hop artists of the 1990s, known for his distinctive flow, vivid storytelling, and contribution to the genre's mainstream popularity. His albums 'Ready to Die' and the posthumously released 'Life After Death' are … [bio]