Christopher Wallace, also known as Biggie Smalls and The Notorious B.I.G., expressed fatigue with the hip-hop rivalry between the east and west coasts. He stated he was trying to put an end to the situation. This was six months after the homicide of Tupac Shakur, his rival. Wallace's comments were made in a radio interview with KYLD in March 1997.

Four days later, Wallace was also dead, a victim of a drive-by shooting. His death was attributed to the same rap rivalry that had contributed to the wealth of both him and Shakur.

Further details about the case are available from the source, including information about the ongoing investigation into Wallace's unsolved homicide.