Notorious B.I.G. Mosaic Unveiled In Bed-Stuy

BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — A new mosaic honoring Bed-Stuy legend Notorious B.I.G.was unveiled on the 26th anniversary of his tragic death at 24-years-old.

Just steps away from where Smalls grew up at Saint James Place and Fulton Street, the colorful mosaic was unveiled by Mayor Eric Adams and members of the late rapper's family. The Mayor spoke about the importance of stopping city shootings, according to New12.

The rap pioneer's mosaic, based on a famous image of Smalls wearing a crown, has a mirror instead of Smalls' face in order to reflect his former home, according to the artist.

On March 9, 1997, Smalls, whose given name was Christopher Wallace, was shot and killed in Los Angeles as he sat in his car on the way home from a party.

The street where he grew up on is now called Christopher Wallace Way.