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Jay-Z, Nas and Biggie Paper Toys

February 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment

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I have tried making some creative stuff with paper when I was a kid, but it just wasn’t my thing. Only thing I could make were paper planes, but at least I tried. I’m grown up now, so I don’t have time nor interest in those kind of things anyways.

But this got me excited though; HipHopHeads paper toys.

These are paper toys made to look like three of the Hip Hop G.O.A.T.’s: Biggie, Jay-Z and Nas. I find the Nas one a bit off, but you can judge by yourself.

HIPHOPHEADS is a brand of collectible paper-toys aimed at all hip-hop listeners that would like to commemorate classic hip-hop in an innovative way. Inspired to recreate the nostalgic relationship fans once had of proudly purchasing physical music, HIPHOPHEADS has been branded authentically, through the concept of collecting 12-inch vinyl records. Series 1, commemorating the debut albums by 3 of the cultures most prolific artists, Nas, The Notorious B.I.G and Jay-Z.

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Notorious B.I.G. On The Cover Of XXL

January 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

XXL Biggie Notorious B.I.G. On The Cover Of XXL

XXL magazine pays tribute to B.I.G. in their latest issue, as March 9th is the 15 year anniversary of his death.

Similar to the honorary issue dedicated to Tupac Shakur and the 15th anniversary of his passing, released by XXL in September of 2011, the XXL team spoke to some of those closest to Big for an in-depth look into his life and death. From his kids T’Yanna and Christopher “CJ” Wallace and their mamas, Jan Jackson and Faith Evans, to his closest friends like members of Junior M.A.F.I.A. and others, many got their chance to share stories and more to pay homage to the beloved MC. Most even disclosed rare, never-before-published photos of Biggie from their personal collections, which are featured in this month’s issue. Since Big was one of the most swagger-jacked rappers of all time, there’s a list of the 100 best Biggie bites, a look a what The Notorious One might have looked like at 40-plus, and much more.

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