Biggie Smalls - Notorious Thugs Apr 2026

: Biggie used Fat Joe to help connect with the group because Bone Thugs were initially hesitant due to Biggie's feud with 2Pac.

"Notorious Thugs" is the legendary opening track of the second disc of Biggie Smalls ' 1997 double album, . It is celebrated as one of the most technical and impressive collaborations in hip-hop history, uniting the East Coast king with the melodic, fast-paced style of the Cleveland group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony . 🎙️ The Collaboration

: He effortlessly transitioned from his usual "laid-back" Brooklyn style to a complex, rhythmic speed-rap. Biggie Smalls - Notorious Thugs

"Notorious Thugs" is a track by The Notorious B.I.G. from his second studio album, Life After Death, released in March 1997. YouTube·The Notorious B.I.G. Notorious Thugs Beat Remix with Piano and Guitar

: Recorded at The Hit Factory in New York, the session was fueled by Hennessy and weed; several members of Bone Thugs reportedly "passed out" after their recording. : Biggie used Fat Joe to help connect

: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are the only group to record with both The Notorious B.I.G. and 2Pac while both legends were still alive. ⚡ The Legendary Verse

: Biggie reportedly studied Bone Thugs' style for two weeks to master their triple-time flow before recording. YouTube·The Notorious B

The most famous aspect of the track is Biggie’s ability to "chameleon" his flow to match the signature rapid-fire delivery of Bone Thugs.