Chronicles the life of Christopher 'The Notorious B.I.G.' Wallace. Biggie transforms himself from a Brooklyn street hustler to superstardom, juggling the increasing demands of fatherhood, marriage, and a music career that is strife with chaos and controversy. On March 8, 1997, in Los Angeles, a black Chevy Impala pulls up along Biggie's car and fires several shots at Biggie, killing him.