News of September 10, 2002
Biggie's Family Rejects LA Times Report and Presents an Alibi
After the LA Times report on Tupac's death, Biggie's family rejected every allegation. Biggie was in New York and New Jersey on September 7, 1996.
The family of Christopher Wallace, The Notorious B.I.G., is fighting back against the Los Angeles Times series. On the very day of publication, September 6, 2002, they called the report “patently false” and one of the most extreme examples of irresponsible journalism they had ever seen. Biggie was neither in Las Vegas nor had he planned the murder, paid for it, or supplied a weapon. A lawsuit against the newspaper is being considered.
Studio in New York, Boxing Match in Teaneck
On September 10, the estate followed up, speaking of “100% Corroboration.” On September 7, 1996, Biggie reportedly recorded vocals in a New York studio and then drove to his house in Teaneck (New Jersey). Manager Wayne Barrow said he was in the studio with him: “No way was he in Vegas.” Lil’ Cease of Junior M.A.F.I.A. stated that he watched the fight between Mike Tyson and Bruce Seldon on television there with Biggie. As evidence, the estate cited studio paperwork and a tape recording of the session, noting that the track Nasty Boy was created on that day.
The report was disrespectful to both families, including the Shakur family, relatives stated. The allegation against Biggie was never proven (more on the Philips case).