Notorious Premieres In New York

The Biggie biopic is shown with the greatest living rappers all turning up

14:30, Thursday, 8 January 2009

Notorious- the movie of rapper Biggie Smalls life- had its world premiere in New York last night.

Most of the hip hop world went to the film screening including Nas, Jay-Z, Ice T, Ja Rule, Beyonce and Mary J.Blige.

P.Diddy- who is the films Exec Producer and was Biggies best mate- also attended the premiere.

He told reporters: It's a great day for my man Biggie This movie makes you dance, it makes you laugh, it makes you cry and it makes you respect life and appreciate what you have in front of you."

The Notorious B.I.G./b>- real name Christopher Wallace- is widely regarded as one of the best rappers of all time.

Notorious shows his relationships with Diddy, his wife Faith Evans, girlfriend Lil Kim and beef with rival 2Pac.

The film comes out in the UK on February 13 with the soundtrack out at the end of January.

Watch MTV News on the hour every hour on MTV - Sky Channel 126 and Virgin Channel 311

Free MTV News App - Download Here

Most Popular

Top Music Videos

Favourite Shows