Artist

Big L

rapper Lamont Coleman

Harlem, United States · 1974 – 1999

Big L is a musician from Harlem, United States, active 1974–1999. Their discography on Gatefold includes 15 records. They also recorded with D.I.T.C..

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1974

Since

2 projects · 83 records in Gatefold collections

Biography

Big L aka Lamont Coleman was a hip-hop MC from Harlem, New York City, born on May 30, 1974. Known for his sharp lyricism and punchline-heavy style, he was a member of the D.I.T.C. aka Diggin’ in the Crates Crew. Emerging in the early 1990s, Big L gained recognition for his debut album Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous and his work with artists such as Lord Finesse, Showbiz & A.G., and Fat Joe. He was tragically shot and killed in Harlem on February 15, 1999, at the age of 24.

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