New York City is celebrating The Notorious B.I.G.’s 50th birthday with multiple tributes to the late rapper.
The Empire State Building will pay homage to The Notorious B.I.G.’s Ready to Die LP on May 21, which would’ve been his 50th birthday.
The landmark’s lights will change to red and white with a crown in its mast to honor Biggie’s classic album.
Biggie’s mother his children and friends will be on hand for a special ceremony at the Empire State Building on May 20.
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn will honor The Notorious B.I.G. by displaying a video montage of his records on the oculus above the arena’s entrance on May 21.
That same day, the New York City MTA will release a special edition MetroCard at three subway stations near his old stomping grounds in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
