The last six months of The Notorious B.I.G.‘s life was filled with many highs and lows, from a near-fatal car accident and the death of his onetime friend Tupac Shakur to the impending release of his highly-anticipated sophomore album Life After Death. The rapper died in the early morning hours of March 9, 1997 in Los Angeles after attending the Soul Train Music Awards the night of March 7. Before the award show that day, as he was enjoying what would be the final hours of his life, the 24-year-old rapper decided to get his first tattoo.
The Notorious B.I.G. spent his last days in Los Angeles
In September 1996, The Notorious B.I.G. was in a serious car accident that left his leg broken in three places and relegated him to using a cane for the rest of his life. He spent months recovering in a rehab center in New Jersey. During that time, he spoke to God more than he ever had before, and developed a deeper faith that brought him closer to God.
