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This Friday evening at 4 p.m., the Empire State Building (ESB) will host a lighting ceremony to honor the 50th birthday of the Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie), in partnership with Bad Boy / Atlantic / Rhino Records and the Christopher Wallace Estate.

The Empire State Building Observatory Experience will feature a life-size photorealistic avatar of Biggie for guest viewing and photographs on Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Also, on Friday and Saturday, fans can purchase exclusive Biggie x ESB hats, t-shirts, and sweatshirts, sold only at the Observatory. Biggie’s 11x platinum album Life After Death will be available to purchase on cassette, along with the preorder for the 8-LP Deluxe.

Fifteen minutes after sunset on Saturday, May 21 – what would have been Biggie’s 50th birthday – the Empire State Building will light up in dynamic red and white with a rotating crown and the number “50” in the mast.

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Egbodo Benjamin – Founder & CEO of This Is Hip Hop HQ Egbodo Benjamin is the visionary founder and CEO of This Is Hip Hop HQ Magazine, a premier platform dedicated to amplifying voices in the hip-hop industry. His commitment to authentic music journalism and artist promotion has positioned This Is Hip Hop HQ as a trusted space for rising talents and industry discussions. In 2024, Benjamin was recognized as a Founder of the Year (Under 30) Nominee by FOYA.Africa, a testament to his impact and entrepreneurial excellence in the digital media and entertainment space. Beyond music and media, he is also a Quantity Surveyor, bringing precision, strategy, and analytical thinking to every project he undertakes. His diverse expertise bridges the gap between structured business growth and creative storytelling, making him a dynamic force in both industries. Under his leadership, This Is Hip Hop HQ continues to grow as a global hub for hip-hop culture, artist reviews, and industry insights.

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EMPIRE STATE BUILDING TO HOLD LIGHTING CEREMONY IN HONOR OF NOTORIOUS B.I.G.’S 50TH BIRTHDAY

The Audacity of Raw Energy: Why DESU TAEM’s “Derivative Inquisitive” is a Punch to the Gut (In a Good Way)

The Alchemy of Resilience: Why Eylsia’s “Desert Learns to Shine” Is the Sonic Restoration We All Need

The Chronos of Connection: Why Urban Future Five’s “11:65” is the Digital Detox the World Desperately Needs

The Emotional Architecture of Nostalgia: Why Mr. Animalistic’s “Take Me Back” Is the Underground Anthem for the Disconnected

The Faustian Ledger: Why Nordstahl’s “The Merchant’s Last Coin” is the Dark Folk Wake-Up Call for the Modern Hustle

The Architecture of Absence: Why Westwell’s “View From The Beach” is the Definitive Anthem for the Emotionally Distant

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