Lamont "Big L" Coleman, age 24

Lost to gun violence on February 15, 1999 in Manhattan, New York.

He was known professionally as Big L, an American rapper. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most lyrical rappers of all time and is known for helping to pioneer horrorcore.

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  • Nickname:
    8 Big L
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    8 Smooth Brother
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    10 Rapper
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  • Comments:
    13 one of the illest to touch a mic
    7 If he was still Alive Jay-z would be working at McDonald’s 😂🕊️

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