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Big L
American rapper (1974–1999)
For other uses, see Big L (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Young L.
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Birth name | Lamont Coleman |
Also known as | L Corleone |
Born | (1974-05-30)May 30, 1974 New York City, U.S. |
Died | February 15, 1999(1999-02-15) (aged 24) New York City, U.S. |
Genres | East Coast hip hop |
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Years active | 1992–1999 |
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Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974 – February 15, 1999), known professionally as Big L, was an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer.[1] Emerging from Harlem in New York City in 1992, Big L became known among underground hip-hop fans for his freestyling ability.
He was eventually signed to Columbia Records, where, in 1995, he released his debut studio album, Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous. On February 15, 1999, he was fatally shot nine times in a drive-