"Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream."
Acting
Jamal Woolard's eerily accurate Biggie — voice, mannerisms, everything.
Sound
The soundtrack slaps, obviously, but also how they recreate studio sessions.
Costume
Those Coogi sweaters and Versace shades are *chef's kiss* period perfect.
Director
George Tillman Jr.
Jamal Woolard
Christopher 'Biggie' Wallace
Derek Luke
Sean 'Puffy' Combs
Naturi Naughton
Lil' Kim
Anthony Mackie
Tupac "2Pac" Shakur
Antonique Smith
Faith Evans
Angela Bassett
Voletta Wallace
Marc John Jefferies
Lil Cease
Sean Ringgold
Suge Knight
C.J. Wallace
Biggie (age 8-13)
Dennis L.A. White
Damion 'D-Roc' Butler
Mohamed Dione
Record Executive at Party
Menyone DeVeaux
Hot Girl
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jamal Woolard had never acted before this film; he was discovered through a Biggie impersonation contest. He later reprised the role in All Eyez on Me.
The real Lil' Kim hated her portrayal so much she sued the producers, claiming she was depicted as a 'fame-hungry caricature' — which, ironically, probably boosted streaming numbers.
US
