BIG L Biography Forever is a podcast series chronicling the life and legacy of Lamont Coleman, the Harlem rapper known as Big L. Episode one explores his birth in Harlem, growing up during the crack epidemic, early exposure to hip-hop culture, formation of Children of the Corn collective with Cam'ron and Mase, and his development of multisyllabic rhymes and dark humor. Episode two covers his signing to Columbia Records in nineteen ninety-two, the making of "Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous" in nineteen ninety-five, his underground reputation, the famous Seven Minute Freestyle with Jay-Z, and his work with D.I.T.C. Crew. Episode three examines his tragic death on February fifteenth, nineteen ninety-nine at age twenty-four, the circumstances surrounding his murder, his limited commercial success during his lifetime, posthumous releases including "The Big Picture," and why twenty-six years later artists still reference his influence. Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/42YoQGI