Biggie's 'Mo Money Mo Problems' Hits No. 1 - Today in Hip-Hop

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Aug. 30, 1997: The Infamous B.I.G., who died on March 9, 1997, continued to interrupt data and form hip-hop tradition even after his demise. His track “Mo Cash Mo Issues” turned the primary posthumous single to achieve No. 1 on the Billboard Scorching 100 chart on this present day in 1997, making him the primary artist in historical past to attain this feat.

As one of many singles from Biggie’s Life After Loss of life album, “Mo Cash Mo Issues” was produced by Stevie J and featured Unhealthy Boy Information head honcho Puff Daddy and fellow labelmate Ma$e. The track sampled Diana Ross’ traditional disco hit “I am Coming Out” in addition to featured vocals from R&B singer Kelly Value.

Other than tracks like “Juicy,” “Massive Poppa” and “Sky’s The Restrict,” B.I.G.’s traditional hit “Mo Cash Mo Issues” is taken into account an authorized occasion starter from the late Brooklyn rhymer’s discography. The hilarious music video for the observe was directed by Hype Williams with pictures of Ma$e and Puffy in that futuristic wind tunnel lined with lamps.

“Mo Cash Mo Issues” was Biggie’s second No. 1 after “Hypnotize” hit the highest spot on the Billboard Scorching 100 throughout the charting week of Might 3, 1997. The track spent two weeks atop the summit in August of 1997. In 1998, the platinum-selling track was nominated for the a golden gramophone for the forty first annual Grammy Awards for Finest Rap Efficiency by a Duo or Group.

It is a disgrace B.I.G. by no means received to see his identify on prime of the Billboard charts. Earlier than these two singles, his closest to No. 1 was in 1995 with “One Extra Probability/Keep With Me,” which peaked at No. 2 on the Scorching 100 throughout the week of July 15, 1995.

Total, The Infamous B.I.G.’s posthumous success is a testomony to his legacy and the impression he had on the rap trade.