Notorious B.I.G. - Brooklyn Freestyle at the age of 17 (1989)

Christopher George Latore Wallace A.K.A. Big, Biggie Smalls, Frank White, Notorious, Big Poppa, . . ., freestyling at a Brooklyn's st corner at Bedford-Stuyvesant when he was 17 years old.

[unclemoe.lester]

If this pops out in your recommendation than we are automatically friends.

[ChiliPeppers]

The level of swagger and confidence from this 17 year old kid is incredible

[bmalin]

Love Biggie. This freestyle, on the street, in front of the bodega….it’s so raw. It IS 90’s hip hop. No chains, no money waving, no props, no corny face tats….just a man killin it on the mic in broad daylight. One of the all time greats. RIP Biggie.

[jonasdauerbrenner]

the flow and rythm he got for a 17 year old is really mindblowing.

[otzqxdc]

Yes it's me, the B.I.G
Competition ripper ever since 13
Used to steal clothes was considered a thief
Until I started hustlin' on Fulton Street
Makin' loot, knockin' boots on the regular
Pass the microphone I'm the perfect competitor
Jewels and all that, my clothes is all that
Chumps steppin' to me, that's where they took a FALL at!
B.I.G. without burner, that's unheard of
I stay close to mine like Tina on Turner
Quick to smother, a punk motherfucker
Undercover, word to mother, I'm above ya
And I love ya, cause you're a sweet bitch
A crazy crab, the type to make my dick itch
I flow looser than Luther, words ya get used ta
B.I.G. is a born trooper
Like ice cream I scoop ya, my music you wanna get loose ta
Stay dipped, and I'm not a booster
So what'cha got to say? This mackin' word is bond
There's no other assumption, I got it going on
I'm not conceited, my friends tell me this
Even my mother, be noddin' her head to this
Makes her proud to see her one son get loud
Flip on a sucker, and bow to the crowd
Drink a little Hennessy, smoke a blunt or 2 or 3 or 4
Live in action, guaranteed RAW

[NirSharma]

blessed are the ones who saw this live

[capgorski]

How lucky we are that someone had a camera to film this back in 89 and it survived to the Internet age

[Alex_]

He already had his B.I.G. pseudonym at the age of 17. Impressive.

[kevindupuis]

This image quality of 89 was better than most security cameras in 2020

[billybobobacious]

You don't even need the words, his flow and his energy will blow you away.

[myeyeswentdeaf]

The good old days when we used to socialize in person and EVERYBODY was always outside. I miss 1980’s and 90’s Brooklyn. And I miss Biggy!

[natan]

I love how biggie dressed as somebody’s uncle


Classy

[tedcruzthezodiacdude]

Just watched a lil Yatchy freestyle...this was so refreshing to watch. Make Hip Hop Great Again

[bengordon]

There will never be a more naturally gifted Mc. We miss you big guy ❤

[mikemurphy]

Everyone standing around slowly realizing they're in the presence of a rap god.

[lazylion]

LOVE how the kid who got served just WALKS away.

there's no words. he can't take it. he just has to leave.

[CanadianBiPolarBear]

No studio, no edits, no voice tune and still sounds a million times better then music today

[HWG-wmld]

While Tupac was in private school learning how to dance and sing, Christopher was on the corner droppin this. I was a corner kid.

[eaterofcrayons]

The stuff of dreams to have people from all over the world singing your praises years after your passing. RIP..

[MrSLRfan]

He's like a drummer with words. Forever my GOAT