Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021)

Every legend has an origin story.

Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family.

Cast (48)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

The Notorious B.I.G.

Self (archive footage)

Sean Combs

Self - aka Puff Daddy

Faith Evans

Self - Christopher's Wife

Damion Butler

Self - Childhood Friend

Voletta Wallace

Self - Christopher's Mother

Lil' Cease

Self - Childhood Friend

G

Gwendolyn Wallace

Self - Christopher's Grandmother, 96

D

Dave Wallace

Self - Christopher's Uncle

C

C Gutta

Self - Childhood Friend

H

Hubert Sam

Self - Childhood Friend

D

Donald Harrison

Self - Christopher's Neighbor

C

Chico Del Vec

Self

O

Olie

Self - Childhood Friend (archive footage)

J

Jasmine Ayuso

Self - Olie's Girlfriend

Lil' Kim

Self - Junior M.A.F.I.A. (archive footage)

Francisco Nieto

Self - Crew Lieutenant

5

50-Grand

Self - DJ / Producer

S

Supreme

Self (archive footage)

M

Mr. Cee

Self - DJ / Producer

M

Matteo Capoluongo

Self - THE SOURCE Magazine

T

Tyanna Wallace

Self - Christopher's Daughter (archive footage)

E

Easy Mo Bee

Self - Record Producer

M

Mark Pitts

Self - Christopher's Manager

Fab 5 Freddy

Self - Filmmaker / Music Journalist

Tupac Shakur

Self - Hip-Hop Artist (archive footage)

C.J. Wallace

Self - Christopher's Son (archive footage)

Tichina Arnold

Pamela James (archive footage)

Big Daddy Kane

Self - Hip-Hop Artist (archive footage)

Art Blakey

Self - Jazz Musician (archive footage)

Mary J. Blige

Self (archive footage)

Luther Campbell

Self (archive footage)

Jimmy Cliff

Self (archive footage)

Clive Davis

Self (archive footage)

DJ Yella

Self (archive footage)

Dr. Dre

Self - Hip-Hop Artist (archive footage)

Eazy-E

Self (archive footage)

Kid Capri

Self (archive footage)

Suge Knight

Self - Co-Founder, Death Row Records (archive footage)

KRS-One

Self - Hip-Hop Artist (archive footage)

LL Cool J

Self - Hip-Hop Artist (archive footage)

MC Ren

Self (archive footage)

R

Ralph McDaniels

Self (archive footage)

Charles Oakley

Self (archive footage)

Patra

Self (archive footage)

Rakim

Self - Hip-Hop Artist (archive footage)

Max Roach

Self - Jazz Musician (archive footage)

Diana Ross

Self - Singer (archive footage)

Snoop Dogg

Self - Hip-Hop Artist (archive footage)

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