May 21 Officially Becomes Notorious B.I.G. Day in Brooklyn

It’s official!

Biggie’s birthday will be recognized as Notorious B.I.G. Day in Brooklyn. 

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Thursday, Biggie’s daughter Ty’anna Wallace and rapper Lil Cease attended a ceremony to mark the occasion as Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams made the announcement. Wallace accepted the proclamation on her father’s behalf. 

Brooklyn, May 21st Its Officialy B.I.G. Day 🙌🙏 #Rp From @carnegiepr "Today, Brooklyn Borough President, Eric L. Adams issued a proclamation stating that May 21, 2016 is OFFICIALLY Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace Day in Brooklyn, NY! @tyanna810 accepted the proclamation on behalf of her dad, with his best friend @lilcease by her side. Let's go Brooklyn!!! #BabyBabyyy #HappyBirthdayBiggie #BadBoyFamilyReunionTour"

A photo posted by @lilcease on May 19, 2016 at 2:33pm PDT

Last week, The Notorious B.I.G. would have celebrated his 44th birthday. 
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