A nice affair to honour Biggie.
Yesterday marked 25 years since Notorious B.I.G. dropped his classic album, Ready To Die. In honour this anniversary, Optimo Cigars hosted an event called “Biggie’s Debut” in New York City last night. Biggie was ten seen and photographed with a cigar or blunt in his mouth so it makes sense that a cigar company would view him as an inspiration. “Biggie’s Debut” was a party, but it was also based around an art contest called “Biggie Inspires”. Optimo collected B.I.G.-inspired pieces for weeks prior to the event and displayed many them at the venue. However, the works two winners were selected to be rendered into massive murals in the late rapper’s former base Brooklyn. The cigar company’s Instagram page is now filled with colourful drawings honouring the legend.
Among the crowd in attendance at the party was King Combs, Lil Kim (who is ten spotted attending events remembering her lost friend) and Rick Ross. The event was held in collaboration with Biggie’s estate, so his two children came through too. Christopher Jordan (CJ) and T’yanna Wallace had the chance to meet the Big Boss himself, Rick Ross. Ross shared a photo his encounter with “the beautiful daughter and son ‘CJ’ the legendary B.I.G.” at what he referred to as an “honourable event.”
In March, CJ launched a cannabis company named “Think BIG”, an endeavour which he said was largely motivated by his father’s influence. T’yanna is also keeping her father’s legacy alive through her Notoriouss clothing boutique.