Music1992–1999
Big L
Harlem rapper whose Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous demonstrated extraordinary technical skill — he is widely considered one of the greatest lyricists who ever lived despite being killed at 24.
Origin
Harlem, New York
Genre
Hip-HopRap
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Top 50 Hip Hop Artists of All Time | — | — |
The Cultural Record
Discography
L Corleone2012
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The Danger Zone2011
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The Archives 1996–20002006
EP & MixtapeL
Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous1995
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The Big Picture2000
Rank History
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