Biggie Smalls - Notorious Thugs May 2026

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

: 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 Smalls - Notorious Thugs

: The verse opens with the iconic line: "I grew up a fuckin' screw-up / Got introduced to the game, got an ounce and fuckin' blew up" . 🎹 Production & Sound The Notorious B.I.G. - Notorious Thugs (Official Audio) : Biggie reportedly studied Bone Thugs' style for

: 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. ⚡ The Legendary Verse : The verse opens

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

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.