The Notorious B.i.g. - Big Poppa May 2026

It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart and peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Big Poppa" was a massive crossover hit that proved hip-hop could be both authentic and commercially viable.

The song's core is built around a smooth sample of The Isley Brothers’ "Between the Sheets" (1983). The Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa

The track is famous for its laid-back, "luxurious" sound, blending East Coast lyricism with West Coast G-funk influences.

The single was certified platinum and earned a nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 1996 Grammy Awards (losing to Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise"). It reached No

Decades later, it remains a staple of 90s hip-hop, frequently appearing in films like Hardball (2001), Superbad (2007), and the biopic Notorious (2009).

The song introduced the world to the "Big Poppa" persona—a charismatic, wealthy "player" who enjoys the finer things in life. "Big Poppa" was a massive crossover hit that

Produced by Chucky Thompson and Sean "Puffy" Combs, the beat was originally intended for the group Lost Boyz before Combs traded another beat to get it back for Biggie. Lyrical Themes