The murder of the Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace, is one of the most notorious unsolved cases in hip-hop history. On March 9, 1997, the 24-year-old rapper was gunned down in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles, California. Despite an extensive investigation, the perpetrator of the crime has never been identified.

The initial investigation was led by Detective Russell Poole, who focused on the involvement of Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight. Poole believed that Knight had orchestrated the murder in retaliation for the shooting of his friend, Tupac Shakur, six months earlier. He theorized that Knight had hired Wardell “Poochie” Fouse to carry out the shooting. Fouse was murdered in 2003, and the investigation into his involvement in the murder was closed.

In 2006, Poole identified Amir Muhammed a.k.a. Harry Billups as the shooter. Billups was never charged with the crime, and the investigation was later taken over by the Los Angeles Police Department. In 2006, the LAPD identified a group of suspects, including Fouse and Billups, but no charges were ever filed.

In 2011, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced that they had closed the investigation due to a lack of evidence. The DA’s office also stated that they had no evidence to suggest that Knight was involved in the murder.

In 2012, the Los Angeles Times reported that the FBI had taken over the investigation and had identified seven suspects. However, the FBI has not released any information about the suspects or the progress of the investigation.

The murder of the Notorious B.I.G. remains one of the most mysterious unsolved cases in hip-hop history. Despite extensive investigations by the LAPD, the FBI, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, the perpetrator of the crime has never been identified.

The case has been the subject of numerous documentaries, books, and articles, and has been the focus of numerous conspiracy theories. Some believe that Knight was involved in the murder, while others believe that the LAPD was involved in a cover-up.

Regardless of who was responsible for the murder, the Notorious B.I.G.’s legacy continues to live on. His music has been sampled by countless artists, and his influence can be heard in the music of today. His death may remain a mystery, but his music will live on forever.