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Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
Who is Big L? 
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Big L was a rapper from Harlem. He was shot in Harlem back in 1999.
Here's a story that was on mtv.com back in 1999:
Lamont Coleman, better known as rapper Big L, was shot and killed Monday night in the Harlem area of New York City.
The rapper was gunned down in front of his home on West 139th St. and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 22-year-old rapper was part of the group Diggin' In The Crates which also includes Fat Joe, O.C., Diamond D, Lord Finesse, and Showbiz & AG. Big L was also known for underground hits like "Ebonics" and "Hit 'Em Up." DITC had recently finished recording sessions for its debut album, which will be released by Tommy Boy Records in May.
Tommy Boy said of the rapper's death, "Big L, a talented artist and a good friend to many, will be missed by the Tommy Boy staff."
Big L had released one album, 1995's "Lifestylez Ov Da Poor And Dangerous," which featured the debut of Cam'ron as Killer Cam (on a song called "Eight Iz Enuff"). The album also featured an appearance by Jay-Z on a track called "The Graveyard."