The Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace and also known as Biggie Smalls, remains one of the most influential rappers in the history of American music. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, he turned street-level storytelling into vivid, cinematic detail across a catalogue that reshaped East Coast hip hop in the 1990s. This collection gathers museum-grade poster prints of his album artwork, letting you bring that legacy onto your wall with the weight and clarity the music deserves.
From Brooklyn to the world
Biggie's rise was fast and unmistakable. His 1994 debut Ready to Die announced a new voice, blending humor, menace, and raw honesty. The follow-up, Life After Death, arrived in 1997 and confirmed his place among the greats. Each cover in this collection is a piece of that story, printed with care so the detail and color read true.
The album covers as art
Album artwork carries meaning far beyond the record sleeve. The serene baby photo of Ready to Die, the somber formal portrait of Life After Death, and the imagery of the posthumous Born Again all speak to different chapters. As posters, these images become focal points, conversation starters, and tributes to a defining era of rap.
Sizes and framing
Every poster is offered in a range of standard sizes so it fits your space, from compact prints for a shelf ledge to large statement pieces for a bare wall. The proportions stay faithful to the original square album format. For framing, a simple black or natural wood frame keeps the focus on the artwork, while a white mat adds gallery-style breathing room. Unframed prints ship flat or rolled and slot into off-the-shelf frames with ease.
Building a gallery wall
These covers work beautifully together. Hang Ready to Die, Life After Death, and Born Again in chronological order for a clean timeline of Biggie's career, or mix them with other East Coast classics for a broader hip hop feature wall. Keep consistent spacing of two to three inches between frames, align the center line at eye level, and stick to one frame finish across the group for a cohesive, considered look.
Why these prints
We print to order on heavyweight museum-grade paper with archival inks, so blacks stay deep and colors stay accurate for years. Whether you are a lifelong fan or new to his music, these posters honor the artistry of one of hip hop's most important figures.