Big L

Big L aka [a=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 [a=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 [a=Lord Finesse], [a=Showbiz & A.G.], and [a=Fat Joe]. He was tragically shot and killed in Harlem on February 15, 1999, at the age of 24.