Thursday marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Christopher Wallace,aka The Notorious B.I.G.From his lyrical genius to his vibrant Coogi sweaters, Biggie Smalls was a standout MC and a true icon. Its not hard to see why so many creatives honor the late legend with their art.Weve rounded up 20 drawings, painting, graphics and murals that celebrate one of the greatest rappers to ever live. Marvel at them below. @julesarthur_arts 'Untitled' Oil on Canvas 44x56 Part of #theonlychristopherweacknowledgeiswallace exhibition - September 2014 Now part of The Bishop Gallery's private collection #gobig #thinkbig #notoriousbig #badboy #hbd #hbdbiggiesmalls #happybigday #Brooklyn #bedstuy #king #regal #frankwhite #artistoftheday #picoftheday #painter #masterpiece A post shared by The Bishop Gallery (@bishoponbedford) on May 21, 2016 at 6:07pm PDT "Everyday Struggle" - a #portrait of #theNotoriousBIG. 36" x 48" #acrylic on canvas. pauldanielsart.com. For inquiries email - info@pauldanielsart.con A post shared by pauldanielsart.com (@pauldanielsart) on Dec 14, 2015 at 6:34pm PST "You're mad cause my style you're admiring. Don't be mad, UPS is hiring." RIP Biggie A post shared by Artist (@ndlocal) on Sep 20, 2015 at 3:20pm PDT A post shared by Tanda Francis (@tandafrancis) on Feb 17, 2017 at 10:20am PST A post shared by @naturel on Mar 9, 2014 at 8:41am PDT A post shared by Ash (@mregfx) on Mar 15, 2015 at 4:04pm PDT A post shared by Perseverance Madianga '' (@percymad) on Mar 9, 2015 at 10:14am PDT Last month to get your hands on the "Last defender BIG "print 11X14 Archival paper. ' Links for purchase in BIO #art #prints #forsale #nyc #artist #biggie A post shared by @charliedovesnyc on Dec 12, 2016 at 1:26pm PST Better pic of my #biggie remix. This is for a group show curated by @djclarkkent for the 20th anniversary of Biggie's debut album. For all who can attend, see @bishoponbedford for details. A post shared by Samuel Rodriguez (@samrodriguezart) on Sep 11, 2014 at 3:01pm PDT A post shared by Denis Torikashvili Tidan (@tdantattoo) on Apr 2, 2015 at 10:09am PDT Close up. Acrylic on canvas A post shared by Marshall Parks (@marshallparks) on May 2, 2014 at 6:59pm PDT Black Light Biggie. Playing with phosphorescent paint. #biggiesmalls #biggiesmallsportrait #biggiesmallsart #phosphorescent A post shared by Kyle Moser (@ironlotusart) on Sep 19, 2015 at 8:08am PDT Biggie Smalls is [still] the illest! ' ' ' ' ' #brooklyn #ripbiggie #illustration #GodsFavoriteArtist #ZephFarmby #art #illustration #illustragram #hiphop #dope #NewYork #bedstuy #myart #creative #drawing #painting #watercolor #colorful #streetstyle #streetfashion #fashion #style #artist #hiphopartist #sketch #biggie #bigpoppa #notoriousbig #march9th A post shared by Zeph (@zephfarmby) on Mar 9, 2016 at 2:48am PST A post shared by MARIANNE.P (@maaarysauce) on May 21, 2016 at 10:30am PDT Here is the final piece "King Of NY" honored to collab on this historic mural with NY own @zimer_nyc special thanks to my brother @bcafricanus photographer and owner of the original biggie photo with the crown. And To DJ 50 Gran and the entire OGB crew @kevin50grangriffin and to the man himself Matty C editor of 1992 Source Magazine @matteoglen and to the princess Tyanna Wallace for the surprise visit @tyanna810 thank you @spreadartnyc for making it happen! #rockosarts #rockonyc #lettering #brushstrokes #feehand #typography #calligraphy #calligraffitti #bedstuy #biggie #kingofny #kony #notoriousbig #brooklyn #bedfordandquincy A post shared by Rocko's Arts (@rocko_nyc) on Oct 3, 2015 at 9:44am PDT RIP Notorious B.I.G. pencil on paper 'sold' #nawden #Daily_art #artists_magazine #artist_sharing #skrien #Alienarts #BESTDM #artcollective #artofdrawingg #artistmafia #artisticcommunity #artnerd2014 #worldofpencils #art4you #bgoodwinart #artfido #artsglobal #artist #artist_4_shoutout #arts_help #artnerdy #artistsshouts #nawdens #illustratedmonthly #help_4_artists #instagram #cielo_art #illustrateyourworld #igsmosttalentedartists #worldofpencils #art_spotlight A post shared by Antonio "Bulla" Pelayo (@antoniopelayo) on Mar 9, 2016 at 7:49pm PST A post shared by ka$hmir (@kashmirviii) on Feb 4, 2017 at 7:08pm PST A post shared by Fumero Ism (@fumeroism) on Nov 10, 2016 at 5:15am PST A post shared by Purple Carrot (@kiranjeetkaur) on Jan 2, 2017 at 10:31am PST A post shared by -ashish [hash] (@ilovehash) on Dec 3, 2015 at 11:41am PST -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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