When Biggie (real name Christopher Wallace) was releasing his first album, Ready To Die, in 1994, Carter was busy setting up his record label alongside Damon Dash. The two were hustlers and had endured similar tribulations while trying to get into the music game. The pair had gone to extreme lengths to raise funds and had both seen the ugly side of Brooklyn. This alone was enough to form a bond between them.
Following Wallace's tragic murder, Jay-Z wrote a tribute song dedicated to the late rapper. Many tracks were released by New York artists during this period. One of the most well-known is 'I'll be Missing You' by Diddy, featuring Faith.
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