Big L had so much potential to become one of the greatest hip-hop acts of all-time and even during his shortened career, he was able to achieve just that. Some would say that Big L is the best freestyler to ever live due to his witty wordplay and quick delivery. His seven-minute freestyle alongside Jay Z is constantly revisited and played by hip-hop purists around the world. Big L was able to release multiple projects with his first being, Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous. His second album, The Big Picture, was released with the help of his manager Rich King in 2000.
Unfortunately, in February 1999, Big L was murdered in his hometown of Harlem, New York after being shot nine times by an unidentified shooter in a drive-by. To this very day, Big L is recognized and missed by the entire hip-hop realm and will forever be remembered as one of the greats.