What sets “Notorious” apart from other film’s that have chronicled the life of a famous musical artist?
NATURI NAUGHTON: This man’s life influenced so many people then and now. It was 10 years ago when he passed and he still impacts today’s music. It’s so important to show people that he had a dream. Coming out of Brooklyn, dealing with some of the issues around him, his environment with the drugs and jail. He could have stayed on that route. If it had not been for wanting something more and being inspired, and having people in his life like his mom and Puffy who believed in him, he may not have made it. It’s good to show that you can turn it around and use some of those experiences, which he did. He used his negative experiences and put it into his music. CARREON: So much has changed in the world of hip-hop and rap since the advent of the Notorious B.I.G. Why do you think it remains relevant for subsequence generations? ANTONIQUE SMITH: He started, I wouldn’t call it a trend, but I mean, all the guys from Brooklyn who were able to come out. I mean, come on! Jay-Z. It’s crazy to think Bi
