: Biggie reportedly studied Bone Thugs' style for two weeks to master their triple-time flow before recording.

: He effortlessly transitioned from his usual "laid-back" Brooklyn style to a complex, rhythmic speed-rap.

"Notorious Thugs" is the legendary opening track of the second disc of Biggie Smalls ' 1997 double album, . It is celebrated as one of the most technical and impressive collaborations in hip-hop history, uniting the East Coast king with the melodic, fast-paced style of the Cleveland group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony . 🎙️ The Collaboration