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Big L (Lamont Coleman)Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974-February 15, 1999), better known as Big L, is a murdered rapper. He lived and died in Harlem. Biography After adopting the name Big L he became a rap artist who achieved recognition for writing in the style of Ebonics. Performance history He was the youngest rapper signed by Bad Boy Records where he rapped alongside Notorious B.I.G in several songs including Mo Money Mo Problems. His early career began in a group called Ma$e under the name of Murda Mase. He also performed with Killa Kam in a group called 'Children of the Corn' and recorded Cam'ron. His first recording under the name Big L was made in 1995 with Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous. He gained recognition within the genre of rap music for his renditions of Put it on; No Endz, No Skinz; Street Struck and Da Graveyard. His biggest success came with Ebonics which he recorded on his own 'Flamboyant' label in the summer of 1998. The single came to be regarded as his best work with his unique definitions of the English language within its lyrics: - Check it: My weed smoke is my lye;
- A ki of coke is a pie;
- When I'm lifted, I'm high;
- With new clothes on, I'm fly;
- Cars is whips and sneakers is kicks;
- Money is chips; movies is flicks.
- Also, cribs is homes, jacks is pay phones,
- Cocaine is nose candy, cigarettes is bones,
- A radio is a box, a razor blade is a ox,
- Fat diamonds is rocks and jakes is cops.
Big L joined the Bronx-based hip-hop supergroup D.I.T.C. (Diggin' in the Crates) and appeared on their single recording of Dignified Soldiers and their later LP. Hip-hop rumours among fans suggested that Big L had signed with the Roc-a-fella label owned by Jay-Z. His last recorded release was The Big Picture on August 1, 2000. Murder On the evening of February 15, 1999 Big L was shot nine times and killed just blocks away from his Harlem home. He was 24 years old at the time of his death. It has been claimed that the murderer was originally seeking revenge on Big Lee, the brother of Big L, but since Big Lee was in jail at the time, the killer decided to kill Big L instead. Legacy Although his recordings did not achieve large sales Big L is remembered by the fans of rap music for his technical skills at producing rap recordings. His ultimate legacy was to join the deceased ranks of Tupac; Notorious B.I.G; and Big Pun as a short lived star of rap music. External links
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