Editing The Notorious B.I.G. (section)

=== Biopics ===
[[Notorious (2009 film)|''Notorious'']] is a 2009 biographical film depicting the life and career of Wallace,<ref name="e775">{{cite magazine | last=Kreps | first=Daniel | title=Authorized Notorious B.I.G. Documentary 'One More Chance' in the Works | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=February 14, 2017 | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/authorized-notorious-b-i-g-documentary-one-more-chance-in-the-works-111130/ | access-date=November 16, 2024 | archive-date=July 16, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716162849/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/authorized-notorious-b-i-g-documentary-one-more-chance-in-the-works-111130/ | url-status=live }}</ref> starring rapper [[Jamal Woolard]] in the lead role.<ref name="y149">{{cite web | last=Ezugwu | first=Emmanuel | title=Become Notorious BIG in 10 easy steps! | website=[[The Guardian]] | date=February 12, 2009 | url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/feb/12/become-notorious-big-10-easy-steps | access-date=November 16, 2024}}</ref> Directed by [[George Tillman Jr.]] and distributed by [[Fox Searchlight Pictures]],<ref name="c124">{{cite web | last=Pulver | first=Andrew | title=Miles Davis biopic to be directed by George Tillman Jr | website=[[The Guardian]] | date=November 10, 2011 | url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2011/nov/10/miles-davis-biopic-george-tillman-jr | access-date=November 16, 2024}}</ref><ref name="q685">{{cite web | last=Higgins | first=Keenan | title=Up In The Source: Looking Back at BIG's Covers of 'The Source Magazine' | website=[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]] | date=May 21, 2019 | url=https://thesource.com/2019/05/21/biggie-birthday-tribute-the-source-magazine-covers/ | access-date=November 16, 2024 | archive-date=May 17, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200517155400/https://thesource.com/2019/05/21/biggie-birthday-tribute-the-source-magazine-covers/ | url-status=live }}</ref> the film was produced by his managers, Combs, Barrow, and Pitts, and his mother, Voletta.<ref name="m252">{{cite web | last=Anderson | first=John | title=Notorious | website=[[Variety (website)|Variety]] | date=January 11, 2009 | url=https://variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/notorious-2-1200473385/ | access-date=November 16, 2024 | archive-date=June 22, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210622205748/https://variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/notorious-2-1200473385/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="b763">{{cite magazine | last=Travers | first=Peter | title=Notorious | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=January 15, 2009 | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/notorious-2-252672/ | access-date=November 16, 2024}}</ref> On January 16, 2009, the film's debut at the Grand 18 theater in [[Greensboro, North Carolina]], was delayed after a shooting occurred in the parking lot before the screening.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.greensboro.com/news/public_safety/shooting-erupts-at-notorious-movie/article_64456f48-08ae-5188-95bd-708390c0844e.html|title=Shooting erupts at Notorious movie|date=January 16, 2009|work=[[News & Record (Greensboro)|Greensboro News & Record]]|access-date=September 12, 2016|archive-date=October 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005012447/https://greensboro.com/news/public_safety/shooting-erupts-at-notorious-movie/article_64456f48-08ae-5188-95bd-708390c0844e.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The film grossed $44.4 million worldwide with a $20 million budget, and received mixed reviews from critics.<ref name="h290">{{cite web | last=Cummings-Grady | first=Mackenzie | title='Notorious' Actor Didn't Want Diddy Role Due To 'Too Much Heat' | website=HipHopDX | date=April 17, 2023 | url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/notorious-actor-derek-luke-turned-down-diddy-role | access-date=November 16, 2024}}</ref>

In October 2007, open casting calls began for the role of Wallace,<ref name="v914">{{cite web | last=Ryzik | first=Melena | title=Biggie Smalls | website=[[The New York Times]] | date=October 8, 2007 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/08/arts/music/08bigg.html | access-date=November 16, 2024 | archive-date=August 13, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813222935/https://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/08/arts/music/08bigg.html | url-status=live }}</ref> attracting actors, rappers, and aspiring performers. [[Beanie Sigel]] auditioned but was not selected,<ref>{{cite magazine|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080118204402/http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=14406|archive-date=January 18, 2008|access-date=November 16, 2024|title=Beanie Sigel Auditions for Role of Biggie Smalls in New Biopic|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=14406|url-status=live|date=October 3, 2007|website=[[XXL Mag]]}}</ref> while [[Sean Kingston]] expressed interest in the role, though producers denied his involvement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2007/08/seankingston_big/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071105065435/http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2007/08/seankingston_big/|archive-date=November 5, 2007|title=Sean Kingston: Big, But Not B.I.G.|date=August 30, 2007|work=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]|access-date=November 28, 2007}}</ref> Ultimately, Woolard was cast as Wallace,<ref name="y149"/> and Wallace's son, C. J., portrayed his father.<ref name="r091">{{cite web | last=Aftab | first=Kaleem | title=CJ Wallace talks about his father Biggie Smalls, launching a music career and his new film Kicks | website=[[The Independent]] | date=May 25, 2017 | url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/cj-wallace-interview-the-notorious-b-i-g-kicks-notorious-justin-tipping-tupac-shakur-a7749536.html | access-date=November 16, 2024 | archive-date=September 30, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930095652/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/cj-wallace-interview-the-notorious-b-i-g-kicks-notorious-justin-tipping-tupac-shakur-a7749536.html | url-status=live }}</ref> To accompany the film, Bad Boy Records released [[Notorious (soundtrack)|a soundtrack album]] on January 13, 2009, featuring many of Wallace's prominent tracks such as "Hypnotize" and "Juicy".<ref name="h891">{{cite web | title=Notorious (Music from and Inspired By the Original Motion Picture) by The Notorious B.I.G. | publisher=[[Apple Music]] (US) | url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/notorious-music-from-and-inspired-by-the-original/301231760 | access-date=November 16, 2024}}</ref>

Another biopic, the 2021 Netflix documentary ''[[Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell]]'', explores Wallace's life before fame, and features "unprecedented access granted by the Wallace estate featuring rare access and insights". It was executive-produced by Voletta and Combs.<ref name="m159">{{cite magazine | last=Kreps | first=Daniel | title=Notorious B.I.G.: See First Trailer for Estate-Approved Netflix Documentary | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=February 15, 2021 | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/notorious-big-netflix-documentary-trailer-1128201/ | access-date=November 16, 2024 | archive-date=February 25, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225201205/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/notorious-big-netflix-documentary-trailer-1128201/ | url-status=live }}</ref>