Big L

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Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974 – February 15, 1999 in New York City, USA), known professionally as Big L, was an American rapper from. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most lyrical rappers of all time, and is known for helping to pioneer horrorcore. Emerging from Harlem, New York in the early to mid-1990s, Coleman became well known amongst underground hip-hop fans for his freestyling ability, and was eventually signed to Columbia Records

Influenced by: Rakim, KRS-One, Melle Mel, Slick Rick

Label:
Columbia Records
Active:
early 1990s–1999
Scene:
Harlem, NYC
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