Artist

Big L

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.