Biggie Smalls’s mother, a preschool teacher and devout Jehovah’s Witness, didn’t listen to her son’s music until his death.

Biggie is known for his hit singles such as “Juicy,” “Big Poppa,” and “Hypnotized.” He was also an icon in representing East Coast rap, getting into a rivalry with rappers from the ...

Biggie), image, voice and other identifiable characteristics like key verses in lyrics. Master rights include the actual recorded works, as opposed to the compositions (or songwriting) covered ...