Biggie Z

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Charles J. Curtis III (born July 21, 1971), better known by his stage name Biggie Z, is a relatively underground American rapper. Although not many have heard of him, those who have regard him as one of the greatest hip-hop and rap musicians.

Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Early life 1.2 Career beginnings 1.3 Lyrical controversy, attempted assassination, and contraction of AIDS 2 Discography

[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life

Born in South Central Los Angeles, California, Curtis took an interest in rap music at a very early age. He came from a troubled home, his mother was a crack cocaine addict and his father was put in jail when Curtis was young for multiple homicide. Curtis saw rap music as an outlet.

[edit] Career beginnings

Curtis started writing hip-hop lyrics at age 15. At 18, he started performing in local clubs and concerts under the name Biggie Z. His rap was well-perceived at the time, and he gained popularity quickly. Soon, he began to roll with his own crew, gaining respect and street-cred rapidly. However, this rise in popularity was followed by a fall when Curtis stopped performing because of relationship problems with his girlfriend at the time, Denise C. Rollins.

[edit] Lyrical controversy, attempted assassination, and contraction of AIDS

Curtis' lyrics were controversial on many levels. He commonly denounced whites, blacks, and Jews. It was often wondered why he would denounce his own race, but Curtis had many ideals that could not be understood by the common folk. However, his lyrics had quite an effect on his reputation. On February 12, 1992, gangsta-rapper RBX tried to assassinate Curtis, but Curtis' crew was rolling with AK-47's, so RBX and his crew were shot quickly after the assassination was attempted.

The final blow to Curtis' career was in 1993, when Denise C. Rollins and himself contracted AIDS. Curtis made one final song before retiring, a ballad about the harm that AIDS causes. This was probably his best known song, and saw some radio air-time.

[edit] Discography

• Thuggin in Da Hood Wit Da Bitches (1990)
• Rollin Wit Mah Crew (1993)
• Nasty Rimez (EP) (1994)
• AIDS, Yo (EP) (1995)