This is so sad. Like others saying, when you’re a kid listening to Tupac and Biggie they’re big grown men, but now in your 30s/40s they just seem like very young men who were ahead of there time and went way to soon. He seems such a humble legend

Now that I am older… I cannot believe how young Big actually was when he was killed. He looks so young.. because he was…😞. It’s such a shame! He was awesome!

this is crazy. he looks like a regular young man, but his songs are timeless

Hard not to think about the fact you're watching this interview and know he's only got 4 days left on this planet. Just makes you wanna reach through the screen and grab him up

RIP Tupac Shakur (1971 - 1996) Biggie Smalls (1972 - 1997) Eazy e (1964 - 1995) Gone To Soon 😔🕯🙏😇😇😇

Biggie was shy and humble. And he was a lyrical genius and all time music legend. 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

I gotta give props to the interviewer. He was more respectful and engaging than most that we see nowadays

To think I was 7 when he died and now I'm older than he was when he passed and he's got such a baby face he actually seemed so down to earth and kind. 😢😢😢

Biggie just wanted to watch his kids grow. Rip legend

it took me to age 40 to look back on this and realize how young dude was. he always seemed so much older then me. but looking back dude still has a babyface

I remember being in my single digits and seeing Big and 2pac on the music videos. I thought these dudes were larger than life. And for being as young as they were, they were really that. Being 37 now and you realizing that you outlived them by a significant amount of time, and you STILL feel like they were larger than life- even in death. That's just how iconic they were, and still is. Way ahead of their time. I always wonder when I think of Big "Damn bro, what if?...."

I’m 24 now. Knowing he didn’t make it past this age is a very weird feeling

He really was a genius. He was smart enough to believe in himself. And that’s the biggest internal struggle.

I listened to this live!!!! I missed my first college class to listen.. I knew it would be historic

BIG was soft-spoken. Music was his way of opening up a bit more and releasing his thoughts. He said in this interview that he has to rap about violence and street life because its all he knew. But I promise you by the year 2000 biggie would’ve evolved. Biggie was a smart guy and I know he would’ve dropped the gangster act and found new ways to express himself. Rest In Peace

This is sad. looking back at this really hurts cause i was 16 - 17 then and they were older than me but now that I'm in my 40's watching this I feel like him and Pac were just young men trying to find their way...Young Men who were leaders trying to do their best to guide those that they were responsible for. they were saving lives but had no one to save them...thats a fucking shame. rest well Young KINGZ.

It's been 26yrs today since we lost this legend. We've been robbed of such dope artistry. Rip to the great notorious b.i.g. 1 of the best to wreck the 🎤

RIP to both Biggie and now.. JV 😔

Ok, the way he responded to the question of If he ran Bad Boy or Puff..."everybody gets a raise"...slight dig yet proof of how Puff was still short-changing everybody even back then!

Don't want this to end because it feels like he's still here as long as he keeps talking. I keep thinking "just a little more", "just a little more".

As a huge 2pac fan growing up I still appreciated Biggie's songs & knew he had nothing to do with the 1994 incident. Ive hardly seen any interviews of Biggie, but seeing this one is heartbreaking because its clear his a humble gentle giant whos a loving family man. His murderer truely robbed the world & most importantly his family of a great human being

This is so sad. He was a kid. Living his dream. You can tell he was a good guy. From the love of his mom to everyone that personally knew him. You can always tell how much someone was truly loved by their reactions and how good someone really was. It was all a persona hyped up by the media. I was a junior in high school when he passed. Now in my 40s i see how truly sad that era ended. 😢

How is it possible that this man can be shy ? Then I realize that all real and great artists are like him.

This is the definition of a human who knows nothing but humility,the dude knew there never be nothing like him ever again in hip hop,and he just exhumes total greatness in his entire body soul and mind,but still remains plain humble Christopher,life after death will definitely live on long after this man's demise from this planet

Damn. Imagine how these guys felt, hearing about Biggie getting killed. It would probably mess me up. Getting to meet someone so talented, who's a huge star, and comes off as just a normal, respectful, kind person, and getting to sit, and have a lengthy conversation with them. Then 4 days later, finding out they were killed. It was sad to hear Big talk about getting ready for his new album to drop. He had no idea that he would not be alive to see that happen.

That’s eerie to know 4 days later he’ll be gone forever. Smh. RIP👑🕊️

This moment was always legendary to me. They play this clip everywhere because Biggie died shortly after. I was like yea that’s JV and the Dog House! Rest easy JV!

There will never be another like The Notorious B.I.G. Music wise the man was in a class of his own. He only made 2 albums and they are 2 of the greatest hip hop albums ever created and they always will be. I will treasure Ready 2 Die & Life after death for as long as I live but it breaks my heart when I think about all of the timeless songs & albums that we will never hear from this legend because of how early his life was cut short. Rest in peace B.I.G your legacy will never die 🐐

I love this. RIP BIGGIE!!!

I didn't know Biggie was this cool, calm and collected. And wise at that

Insane to think he only had 4 more days to live in this interview.

It’s crazy to think how young BIG and 2-PAC really were wen they died! Think about all the pressure and everything going on around them! The way they handled it and the intelligence they both had…truly were ahead of their time🎯💯🙏🏻 RIP BIG RIP PAC

Too young, a little shy, so cute, intelligent, and smart but just...my brother went so young. Respect and love B.I.G

I love Biggie's personality @21:02 "you get a raise! you get a raise! everybody gets a raise if im running it!" it also was tea that Puff wasn't paying his artists 🙁. Continue to fly high Biggie 🕊🕊🕊

Just hearing Biggie mention “You’re Nobody Til Somebody Kills You” took me off guard.

Homie was a *gentle giant* and gone too soon. R.I.P sir!

It's a shame that he was a lot safer selling drugs in the winter in Brooklyn than leaving a party in Beverly Hills. Almost 26 years later I'm still wondering why they did the album rollout in California as opposed to just staying in New York. I was nine years old at the time and MTV said he would be in California for a MONTH. When I heard that, my heart sank. Everyday that went by I hoped and wished they didn't kill him. I was relieved every day I didn't hear anything until that fateful Sunday. Broke my heart. Looking at this footage they were genuinely appreciative that he came in. Biggie even asked if the guys were coming to his listening party. I can't imagine what the crew thought when news of his death came out. Right here in this video they all had a beautiful moment with him but they didn't know this was the last time they'd ever see him. It is pretty special and sad that this is likely the last public interview he ever did. I saw a short clip of JV years ago that they were all shocked when he died so soon after. I always wondered if Biggie was really gonna come back and do that song for them. I personally believe he forgot after he left the studio. What happened to Lance after this? He had a job and then he kinda didn't. I don't even know what his role was in Biggie's career. I hate the fact that Biggie's killer is doing Lord knows what that day and he's going to commit this terrible crime in days. Biggie wanted to watch his children grow and within days he was gone. Sad.

Somebody please restore and remaster this footage. This needs to be seen 1000 years from now. This man was such an iconic and genuine dude future generations deserve to see this man in hi-fidelity.

He was killed when I was 4. As I got older and listened to the old school music, I can unequivocally say... I am so mad he was taken too early. The music he could've done. The great things as a person he was capable of. I have watched interviews, and his mother was also a great woman as well. Educated and strong.

So gentle and soft spoken.

This guy was young af. He had a good head on his' shoulders.

Notorious at the end of the day was just a young man, a child almost. Had so much in front of him. Respect man.

Biggie was such a cool brother. Back in the day he seemed so old. Now he seemed so young. RIP Black Frank White.

Biggie will always be my favorite, loved his lyrical style....

I always wish I got to hear a 3rd album from B.I.G... not a rework of his old verses... but an actual whole new 3rd album... that would've been dope! 👑

When I see Big or Pac videos can not believe they are gone. Miss both of them RIP

I was a kid when he transitioned, now at 40 I see he was still a young man trying to figure out the world.

"We go on tour in June" hit different when you won't live past March 9th.

Damn I miss Biggie so much . I love both him and PAC . R.I.P. to them both . Y’all are the two greatest in Hip Hop

33:29 man… Just puts into perspective his innocence. In this moment he’s thinking into the future, obviously not knowing he has 4 days left on this earth. Heartbreaking.

It’s crazy to watch this interview knowing that not only is B.I No longer with us but neither is the guy conducting the interview life is sooo crazy!!!!

It's crazy. I was maybe 14 when Big was killed and he seemed so much older than me at the time. I saw an adult man living the life back then. Now I'm almost 40 and he looks like a kid to me. Too young to go. Truly sad loss.

Thank you so much for posting this ….. there’s never enough footage of him. Interesting this is the last interview and the longest. 🙏🙏🙏

He was a kid still. Crazy looking at this shit now that I’m 38. I was 13 or 14 when he died. He seemed way older to me back then. He still radiates an old soul feel tho. Sad shit

He was a baby. I used to think he was so old and life experienced. What a tragedy.

I find it a little amazing how these DJ's were not pursuing a hot take with him. Respectful questions. Biggie seemed like a real chill dude.

You can see BIG was so mature and intelligent, he definitely would have been up there with Hov, Dre and Puff

My God I came back to revisit this page because of Tupac getting his justice!! Justice for Biggie🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️

Every time I watch these old interviews of Big and PAC I’m just saddened by how much they didn’t get to experience and accomplish. These dudes were just kids…..

It really hurt when Biggie said Life After Death would come out March 25th knowing he wouldn't be alive for its release -

Man this looks so modern, it's hard to believe this was in 1997!

It's crazy to see how young he actually was when he passed. He was older than me when he died but him and 2pac were kids. Just way ahead of their time.

Am a 2pac diehard fan but BIGGIE AND PAC TRULY revolutionized the rap game....every rapper owns something to them 🙏🙏🙌🙌

2 legends in this here video are now gone to this world. RIP JV, the entire bay is going to miss you bro. Thanks for all the years of laughs and great insight

I remember seeing the news about both Pac and Bigs killings. It has always given me an eerie feeling. I do have a feeling that Pac could be around. But Big is gone - they are both so much larger than life. I still and always will listen to and enjoy their music. They are the modern day martyrs, poets and all inbetween. ❤

Biggie we love you ❤ you were literally the first rapper I was introduced to as a toddler 😂. I was born in 93 Can’t You See came out in 95 we had the tape, and my mom always tells me how I wanted to listen to that. I grew older and you and total became two of my favorite artists (along with Kim Junior Mafia etc) I think about what life would be like if you were here. But glad to know I might have a chance to see you again on the other side.

Ever since biggie all other rappers have made waves but he was a tsunami and there will NEVER be another like him.... and someone said we now realize how young he was...R.I.P.

Damn, I miss B.I.G. We lost such a great talent (1972-1997)

Seeing and watching this interview with Biggie makes me sad, because he was looking forward to bigger and better things in his future and was bettering himself, and he was a cool person. But then come 3/9/1997 he gets gunned down and killed, and this interview was 4 days before his death. I think had Biggie not went to California after his mom told him not to go, he probably would still be alive today, and him going to California was a bad idea. From this interview right before his death, Biggie talks about what he was planning on doing in his future and he talks about his 2nd album "Life After Death" that was about to be released at the time, and everybody was just enjoying his company. There's even a young girl who talks to Biggie and she tells him that she loves his music. This interview even shows Biggie being nice, sweet, generous, kind, and friendly, and that's what makes him cool. He even says how he would love to see his 2 kids grow up, and it's also good to know that he was no longer the same person or as violent like from when he first came out as a rapper. Biggie had changed his lifestyle at the time of this interview, but it's still sad knowing that he's not alive and was gunned down and killed for no reason, and Biggie could have still been alive today. But God bless him.

The fact that he died 4 days after this interview is crazy

Thanks for this upload ❤

Damn this is exactly 10 years before I was born. It’s crazy thinking how long ago he died and how young he was. RIP The Notorious BIG.

Biggie should have handled his own security. After Puff ran from Suge and 2Pac. No way in hell would I let such a cowardly person be in charge of my safety. Especially with the level of death threats 2Pacs death created.

This is a hard interview/video to watch because I believe this is his last interview before he died or one of the last. Cause at the end the person asks him what he’s planning for his future in rap. And the response he gives is just heart breaking…that he just plans on continuing to make great songs and to do it with his best friend Cease. That’s not exactly what he says but I have a hard time watching it cause it’s so sad cause he has no idea he was going to get shot and die over there.

My son turned exactly two months that day yes i am old Big died way too soon he had so much more to give that's what's so sad about it Rest in Peace Christopher.

4 days later and he was gone too smh. This interview is soo eerie. 😢

It’s so crazy to think these dudes were in their early 20s at this level. So matured. I think back when I was 23-25 n I dont think I could have handled all that fake and money and lifestyle

Rest In Peace 🕊️ NOTORIOUS B.I.G May 21, 1972-March 9, 1997 He’s My Favorite 🤩 Hardcore Hip-Hop Heaven 🕊️

God I miss this man! Blessings to his babies and his and his mama, Cease, Faith, lil kim and of course Tyanna’s Mom Jan! I will blast his music until the day I die! 👑

this radio was damn lucky to get this last BIG interview. Would've loved to be one of the winners of the signed BIG CDs they were giving as prizes. This was a great interview too. BIG was a great person to speak to. Most these rappers now won't even sit up in a sit while giving an interview..................BIG appreciate things. It's a shame that he really never got to enjoy his fortune from his success since the money didn't really start rolling in for BIG until his 2nd album blew up. Puff he wonderful from BIG start the jump but BIG basically had to give Puff first 1st album just to get on par. Puff forsaken this kid in so many ways

Biggie’s voice is so calm and yet intimidating.

Man this guy was so young, we felt like he was older cuz of his voice but he was still very young. Looking at this face he still had a Babyface. Smh RIP

RIP Big, RIP JV, never met you JV, but the stories I've heard from my own radio mentor Joe Grande and from Elvis. You were as legendary as legendary gets.....1 day I'll be big like you and these greats in this video.

Two of the greatest poets taken to soon RIP Biggie and Tupac rapping in gods choir.

I remembering listening live that day. I hope JV gets his proper recognition for his video. I have seen this all over the internet for years and they never credit Jeff "Don't call me jeff!"

I remember hearing this live on the radio. It was a big deal to hear from him after PAC died

Man this is heartbreaking. He had so many dreams and aspirations but someone just had to end his short life

He passed on my birthday I'll never forget this tragedy😔

Remembered when he was killed. Was shocking to hear and see. The same feeling when Pac was taken out. Im thinking,At that time, im 23, year younger than these two brothers. Made me really appreciate life. Dont take it for granted

JV was the best at what he did. This is what made me start listening to JV. I loved the doghouse. I thought they were so funny.this was a great interview. This was way before Google, so radio DJ had to dig into everything

Homie was a gentle giant Gone to soon R.I.P 🙏🏾👑🕊️

Rest In Peace, King. 👑👑👑👑🗽🗽

He was only ONLY 24... insane and that voice!

I was 14 when he died. I'm 40 on Saturday, Damm to realize how young he and Pac was when they died. Sad

man, this is heartbreaking... look at him.. he was still a baby... RIP BIG.... ♥🥀

RIP Big. Truly gifted artist.

No wonder BIG and JAY were always so cool w each other, they act so similar, they had that Brooklyn bond man rip BIG we never got The Commission album, woulda been another classic for both of em

I remember this.. Im older now and I still remember when Wild 94.9 was still Wild 107.7 back in the day. Rest in Peace B. I. G.

I cried real genuine tiers when BIG died I was 12 years old and he was and still is my favorite artist of all time. Long Live Christopher George Wallace the Goat 🐐 period end of discussion.

Keep shinin’ love=❤️ compassion=🧡 understanding =💛 truth=💚 forgiveness=💙 peace=🤍 and hope=💜for others. -JV