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The Notorious B.I.G.

United States · 1972–1997

#11 of the greatest musicians of all time, ranked by everyone.

• #3 among rappers

#6 of the 217 musicians from the United States.

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Nearby in the ranking

8. Jay-Z United States · 1969–
9. Bob Dylan United States · 1941–
10. Johann Sebastian Bach Germany · 1685–1750
11. The Notorious B.I.G. United States · 1972–1997
12. Beyoncé United States · 1981–
13. Jimi Hendrix United States · 1942–1970
14. Lady Gaga United States · 1986–

Face-offs

• Johann Sebastian Bach vs The Notorious B.I.G. 50% – 50%
• Beyoncé vs The Notorious B.I.G. 49% – 51%
• Bob Dylan vs The Notorious B.I.G. 51% – 49%
• The Notorious B.I.G. vs Jimi Hendrix 51% – 49%
• Jay-Z vs The Notorious B.I.G. 52% – 48%