Golden Globe\u00ae Winner Angela Bassett And Newcomer Jamal Woolard Star in The True-Life Account Of Christopher \u201cNotorious B.I.G.\u201d Wallace,<\/p>\n
The life and death of one of hip-hop\u2019s most powerful and iconic MCs is captured in the hard-hitting and controversial biopic NOTORIOUS, available to rent on DVD from July 15 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.<\/p>\n
Through raw talent and sheer determination, East Coast rapper Christopher \u201cBiggie Smalls\u201d Wallace went from Brooklyn street hustler to one of the greatest rappers of all time \u2013 The Notorious B.I.G. \u2013 refusing to succumb to expectations and redefining the notion of \u201cThe American Dream.\u201d<\/p>\n
Twelve years since the rapper\u2019s unfortunate death, NOTORIOUS follows his meteoric rise to fame and provides a rare glimpse at a different side of the acclaimed artist \u2013 from his surprising youth as a Catholic school honor student, to an imprisoned drug dealer, to the hip hop sensation he has become today. Featuring a performance from Wallace\u2019s real-life son, Christopher Jordan Wallace, NOTORIOUS also uncovers the complicated relationships in the rapper\u2019s life, including prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Kimberly \u201cLil\u2019 Kim\u201d Jones, wife-and-R&B singer Faith Evans and long-time friend-turned-rival Tupac Shakur, examining the struggle, music and triumph of game-changer Christopher Wallace, who became one of the most celebrated hip-hop icons in history.<\/p>\n
Hailed as \u201cthe greatest rapper of all time\u201d (The Source), \u201cThe Notorious B.I.G.\u201d has sold over 15 million albums and in 2006 was ranked at #3 in MTV\u2019s \u201cThe Greatest MC\u2019s of All Time.\u201d Directed by George Tillman, Jr. (Soul Food, Men of Honor) and produced with the help off Wayne Barrow (B.I.G.\u2019s former manager), Voletta Wallace (mother of Christopher Wallace) and executive produced by music impresario Sean \u201cPuffy\u201d Combs, NOTORIOUS features \u201cknockout\u201d (Rolling Stone) performances from an ensemble cast including Golden Globe\u00e2 winner* Angela Bassett (Waiting To Exhale) as Voletta, Brooklyn rapper Jamal Woolard as Notorious B.I.G., Derek Luke (Lions For Lambs) as Sean \u201cPuffy\u201d Combs, Anthony Mackie (8 Mile) as Tupac Shakur and Naturi Naughton as Lil\u2019 Kim.<\/p>\n
*1994: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture \u2013 Comedy\/Musical, What\u2019s Love Got To Do With It
\nSynopsis:
\nChronicling the extraordinary life of Christopher \u201cThe Notorious B.I.G.\u201d Wallace, NOTORIOUS follows the young rapper from the tough streets of Brooklyn to the heights of superstardom as he juggles the increasing demands of fatherhood, marriage and a music career. Amid chaos and controversy, Biggie\u2019s remarkable talent and fierce determination help to solidify his legacy as one of hip-hop\u2019s greatest MCs.
\nDVD Facts:
\n\u2022\u00a0Rating: MA 15+
\n\u2022\u00a0Running time: 129 min Approx.
\n\u2022\u00a0Aspect ratio: 16X9 LB 240
\n\u2022\u00a0Audio: English 5.1 Surround Sound
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\nNotorious Bonus Features:<\/p>\n
o\u00a010 Deleted Scenes:
\n?\u00a0Assassin Assembles His Gun
\n?\u00a0Taking Care of Business
\n?\u00a0Big on His Own
\n?\u00a0Finding Inspiration
\n?\u00a0The Assassin Watches
\n?\u00a0In The Hotel Pool
\n?\u00a0East Coast in the House
\n?\u00a0After The Accident
\n?\u00a0The Assassin Backsup
\n?\u00a0Extended Concert: Primo Street Rap<\/p>\n
o\u00a0Two Featurettes:
\no\u00a0Anatomy of B.I.G Performance
\no\u00a0Party and Bullsh**t<\/p>\n
o\u00a0Two Audio Commentaries<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Golden Globe\u00ae Winner Angela Bassett And Newcomer Jamal Woolard Star in The True-Life Account Of Christopher \u201cNotorious B.I.G.\u201d Wallace, The life and death of one of hip-hop\u2019s most powerful and iconic MCs is captured in the hard-hitting and controversial biopic NOTORIOUS, available to rent on DVD from July 15 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.<\/p>\n