Big L has got to be a rare rapper because all they say is Tupac and Biggie are the best rappers of all time. Big L was like a combination between Tupac and Biggie. He had aggressive lyrics like Tupac and flow like Biggie.
Antholo G i dont think he could touch biggies flow, and his lyrics had punz on punz but couldnt touch Pacs poetry. Hes nice af, but i wouldnt but him atop either pac or big. Hes like a more 90s street sounding MF DOOM
+SeekerOfTruths That was a sound that was very characteristic of 1990s eastcoast rap scene. Many other rap artists fused jazz with rap including but not limited to Digable Planets, Smif-N-Wessun, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Nas, and Gang Starr.
Recently my best friend passed away.. This was our song. I put him on to this the week he passed. This song makes me so sad & happy at the same time. I know nobody cares but this is more then a song to me ❤️
Its crazy, because every time i see BIG L, i always have this impression that i'm way much OLDER than him, but i then put in perspective that i am only 3 YEARS older than him, lol He was born in 1974, i was born in 1971 . ....... Not much different in age gap, lol
I tell it like it is cause I'm a bold figure, and I hate a money hungry girl a.k.a. golddigger!!! It ain't even funny, some girls don't even know me asking me "can they get some money?"!!! I'm looking nothing like their papa, I wouldn't give a chick 10 cent to put cheese on a Whopper!!!
+Joseph Page they had/have a documentary floating around, but word has it his father doesnt wanna allow it to happen yet, supposedly because he wants more money.
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward yeah for real. Idk I’ll mumble when I’m rapping to even this shit when I’m just chilling and don’t want to put forth effort ya feel? But if you producing a song I don’t think you should mumble, idk we have Big L and they got their mumble
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward No it has more to do with dialect. Most mumble rappers are from the south. Big L is from Harlem. People in New York annunciate more than southern states. A lot of “mumble” rappers can actually rap, their accents are just harder to pick up on
@@miaporche2256 do you date women? If not then you clearly don't understand... Many men are speaking FROM EXPERIENCE. You trying to flip the narrative. Now if you aren't a gold digger then why the comment bothering you? Hit dogs holla
Big L was Harlem, I was born and raised in Harlem real chill dude When I use to hang out I would always see him in all Harlem spots .. the sports bar, PJ’s, Ebony’s lounge, Willy lounge, Lenox lounge..what ever was popping that weekend L was there. He really spent time in the streets not like these dudes who pretend they be in the hood. This song bring back so many memories...nostalgia
@@George-i7p Didnt he get killed because he was mistaken for his twin brother who was doing nonsense? He`d still be alive today if he had taken that record earnings and got him and his family out that place. I know thats easier said than done.
@George-i7p What are you on about doing research? L got killed in the hood over hood shit. That's facts. Killer was never found/brought to justice although people have their ideas. If he left the hood he could well probably still be alive today. Get your foot out your mouth son.
When you have a song where the lyrics actually tell a story or talk about something meaningful, some inflection or revelation. I mean this style of music started as a way to protest corrupted law, police and prisons. It was an intelligent movement in the 70's. Now we have some kids blabbering and stuttering some incoherent mumbling while having a seizure on RUclips and TV, and we call that hip hop? NO SIR/M'AM.
I can't explain how much I love this man's music. This guy is just incredible and was ahead of his time, Big L died way too soon but his music will forever live on
16 years ago today we lost this young soul. Rhyme In Peace L! We miss you and love you bro. Man after almost 20 years nothing has changed these hoes aren't worth a cent let alone 10 cents L. Today and May 30 is your day. I wore All Black for you today Big L !! The greatest MC. Hands down.
listening to this my whole life n this is why Coleone hold the throne.. that you know in your heart. Big L the Forever the greatest. Much love Uncle Mont Mr MVP, 139 my wrist
Ezekiel Sosa how can Big L be anywhere near on the status of being the G.O.A.T. if Kool J Rap took over the song then out rapped and bodied him on his own track called Fall Back case closed. I'mma rapper myself and I would never ever let another other rapper out rap me on a track together whether it's my song or not for real.
So glad I found Big L. He will always be my favorite rapper. I’m really grateful to be able to hear his music and to see his grave. A lyrical genius. It’s insane that majority of people don’t realize how much of a king he was in the rap game. Fucking love Big L. Orlando, Florida kid, Park Slope Ginger.
Happy birthday Big L. I know you're in heaven with God shining now. I pray you have a wonderful blessed birthday my friend. I look forward to meeting you one day.
it is not even a debate big l is the greatest lyricist ever to grace a microphone to ever grace or come near a microphone it is a honor and a previlige to have the option to listen to this all time great icon he left the hip hop world to soon and while he was here he was legendary and icon every lyric he said every word he said was or is never to be deblicated ever again and his album lifestyle over the poor and dangerous is the classic of all classics hip hop at its all time finest and to big l the greatest to ever grace a microphone from every track he did was must hear it really was this was a icon who was dedicated to his craft he really was and thats why he was a once in a life time rare breed the greatest ever
lmbo some one on worldstar said ; "A girl asked me for a ring, I put one around her whole eye." lol. If someone said that today he'd have to apologize on CNN.
Don’t agree really. Big L is saying he doesn’t respect girls who are interested in you for the wrong reasons. He is looking for a real woman, not fake attention and money seeking ....
@@ytwos1it ain't even that serious. it's just rymes that's how brothers talk to each other nothing more than just talk. coming from a brother from new yawk born in 83
His delivery yes them lines he was a biggie threat and jayz he could be them in a battle he was so amazing I'm glad I heard him around like two years before he died r I p big L
The slickest rapper in history every line is a punchline
Erotic-CupcaKez 69 True Fuckin shit, His style is hard to replicate.
he could've been a Top 10 rapper he had soooooooooo much potential
he IS top 10, hes top 5 imo
Big l smooth as hell
he wouldn't give a bitch 10 cent to put cheese on a whopper
Big L has got to be a rare rapper because all they say is Tupac and Biggie are the best rappers of all time. Big L was like a combination between Tupac and Biggie. He had aggressive lyrics like Tupac and flow like Biggie.
Antholo G i dont think he could touch biggies flow, and his lyrics had punz on punz but couldnt touch Pacs poetry. Hes nice af, but i wouldnt but him atop either pac or big. Hes like a more 90s street sounding MF DOOM
check "I Won't" many people think he can only spit punches
i cant disagree more "combination between Tupac and Biggie"
biggie had aggressive lyrics to wdym
who are you talking to drikuu
Funny how that shit still relevant till this day
Shit never changed
Was like this centuries ago already
Till the dawn of time
Been relevant since the Bible
It's always been like this bro
Love the old school New York jazzy sound in his instrumentals.
yes thats why i like this song it reminds me of that
+SeekerOfTruths Its not that often, most of the time it sounds more like a theme song for jack the ripper (all black, danger zone)
Me too
Nobody uses that no more
+SeekerOfTruths That was a sound that was very characteristic of 1990s eastcoast rap scene. Many other rap artists fused jazz with rap including but not limited to Digable Planets, Smif-N-Wessun, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Nas, and Gang Starr.
Recently my best friend passed away.. This was our song. I put him on to this the week he passed. This song makes me so sad & happy at the same time. I know nobody cares but this is more then a song to me ❤️
Respect since you on a Big L video showing respect and still got Almighty So as ya picture
Naskar skrrt rest is ✌🏾
Naskar skrrt Tell him I said rest easy, real talk
This song is dope bro Big L the best and sorry for your friend, he’s somewhere with Big L rn can’t wait to go too
Just know hes listening to big l in heaven with no ads or maybe live
RIP Big L (May 30, 1974 - February 15, 1999), aged 24
You will be remembered as a legend.
Its crazy, because every time i see BIG L, i always have this impression that i'm way much OLDER than him,
but i then put in perspective that i am only 3 YEARS older than him, lol
He was born in 1974, i was born in 1971 . ....... Not much different in age gap, lol
it's sad bc he died at a early age
HARLEM'S FINEST💯💪🏾
True
"They want a drug dealer not a scholar, some girls barely even speak but always asking for a dollar." Lyricism at it's finest. 🔥🔥🔥 #RIPBigL
I tell it like it is cause I'm a bold figure, and I hate a money hungry girl a.k.a. golddigger!!! It ain't even funny, some girls don't even know me asking me "can they get some money?"!!! I'm looking nothing like their papa, I wouldn't give a chick 10 cent to put cheese on a Whopper!!!
@@Dee_Nice89 I miss the 90s hip hop sound.
@@michiganswagger1 Good times bro, good times
@@michiganswagger1 The 80s & The 90s was the Golden Age Hip Hop era
@@Dee_Nice89 I wish I could bring back those times. 😃
I wish they made a Big L movie
i swear it would be #lit 🔥🔥🔥
+Joseph Page Look up Big L documentary they have a trailer but I'm not sure if it's real
+Joseph Page they had/have a documentary floating around, but word has it his father doesnt wanna allow it to happen yet, supposedly because he wants more money.
+AlwaysSoldierOn just signed 💯
M e too but who play b ig. L
This is literally the polar opposite of mumble rap. Big L clearly enunciates every word. This is poetry for real
It's called having a mind
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward yeah for real. Idk I’ll mumble when I’m rapping to even this shit when I’m just chilling and don’t want to put forth effort ya feel? But if you producing a song I don’t think you should mumble, idk we have Big L and they got their mumble
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward No it has more to do with dialect. Most mumble rappers are from the south. Big L is from Harlem. People in New York annunciate more than southern states. A lot of “mumble” rappers can actually rap, their accents are just harder to pick up on
💯
@@reezonnsportsnetwork yesss
Big L's punchlines are always getting me lol.
C yea he got punchlines for days
For years
Facts
@@kisigma1102 check the 1991 version of this song
me being a virgin thats idiotic, if big l got tha aids every cutie in the city got it
Unfortunatly I think people forget about Big L.
Such a shame his life was cut short.
ruffdraft the real fans is still here. Big L for life until the earth is destroyed!!
@@deaundrebridges2072 Gangsta Bro
1974 - 1999 he was 24 years old.
in 2020 he would be in his mid 40s
Not true.
#ruclips.net/video/zJIbXW2ObCo/видео.html UpNext 🔥
“If you not rich then them chicks gonna front on you”
Almost 20 years later and that bar still holds truth
True
It will always hold true
Actually it holds even more today than it did 30 years ago when this was released lol.
No, that's only the superficial females y'all seem to go after....
@@miaporche2256 do you date women? If not then you clearly don't understand... Many men are speaking FROM EXPERIENCE. You trying to flip the narrative. Now if you aren't a gold digger then why the comment bothering you? Hit dogs holla
This song is true af.
True big l spoke truth fa shp
@@killerx9009 mode one !
Yeah man.
Still is
They should make a movie of Big L. like if u agree
Kev Da beast i just not long ago got into his music i wanna know more about him
i agree
They were going to make a whole documentary but IDK what happened to that project.
@@ALLCAPS If I'm not mistaking his brother Ron said they're working on a movie
@@deethemusiqfiend718jr9 i thought his brother died
The realest anti simp I've ever seen. R.I.P Big L
And Patrice O Neil
and the realest and best lyrics
Imagine using the word simp. Ooft, you might as just wear a sign that says incel
RIP!! L would rather be dead than see these bisexual rappers talking about nothing. Rest in peace L
Epitome of died before his time.
Walking through his block right now. I had to visit his mural 💯 My Favorite Rapper Of All Time #RestEasyL
God bless you man.
If I ever go to the USA, Harlem would be the first place I'd visit.
Why Chicago?
Alright, Chiraq? Kidding.
WOSSY INC he was one of the best lyricist
SireElite God Bless You Too Sir Any Big L Fan Knows How Deep this shit is 💯💯💯
Funky beat, great raps. Big L would have been huge these days.
Marcel True
Cosmo Dookie unfortunately you couldn’t be more right
@@henrygeddes2669 nothing going on but the rent
No because garbage rap is the most popular right now.
People can't appreciate this type of rap because they search hype over lyrical talent.
this nigga would get cancelled in a second these days
The most under rated musician in the history of music.
One of Harlem’s finest.
RIP Big L, Rich Porter, Donnell Porter
Big L was Harlem, I was born and raised in Harlem real chill dude When I use to hang out I would always see him in all Harlem spots .. the sports bar, PJ’s, Ebony’s lounge, Willy lounge, Lenox lounge..what ever was popping that weekend L was there. He really spent time in the streets not like these dudes who pretend they be in the hood. This song bring back so many memories...nostalgia
He was the protege of Minister Malcolm
Real or not, the hood is what killed him, if he had left maybe he would still be alive today.
@@foyo5497 man why don't you research before speaking on something you know nothing about?!
@@George-i7p Didnt he get killed because he was mistaken for his twin brother who was doing nonsense? He`d still be alive today if he had taken that record earnings and got him and his family out that place. I know thats easier said than done.
@George-i7p What are you on about doing research? L got killed in the hood over hood shit. That's facts. Killer was never found/brought to justice although people have their ideas. If he left the hood he could well probably still be alive today. Get your foot out your mouth son.
still the Best NYC rapper.
this is a masterpiece
Dats true bro!
@@rxprxsxnt why ?
He’s not lying at all. Song is truth.
Yeah man #mgtow_music
@@Epicmadnesslol MGTOW? You mean IBMOR
I can't believe that Big L didn't even get mentioned on Hip-Hop History on Netflix, hope he gets an episode!
Him and Doom
@@jordanb3120 doom? You must be messing with me
@@omalone1169 don't disrespect the villain
@@bigmankam Big L > Doom, all day.
@@jirimijirimijirimiboth goated no need to compare
See, this is hip hop. The other shit we see on mainstream? WTF IS THAT? This is where it is.
word
Preach
Yes so true i can listen to big l all day
When you have a song where the lyrics actually tell a story or talk about something meaningful, some inflection or revelation. I mean this style of music started as a way to protest corrupted law, police and prisons. It was an intelligent movement in the 70's. Now we have some kids blabbering and stuttering some incoherent mumbling while having a seizure on RUclips and TV, and we call that hip hop? NO SIR/M'AM.
Gregory Serrano i can listen to big l all day
Distrubingly true even today.
Sadly yes
@@odebonlifesaver8743 it's the MGTOW hate . That's what is going on here
@@omalone1169 what does that even mean
Hit Me MGTOW stands for “Men Going Their Own Way.” It’s an anti feminist movement. All it took was a simple google search.
I'm 19 years old and I love the old school East coast Hip hop literally this is better than anything comes out today
Listen to A Tribe Called Quest also Pete Rock & C.L Smooth 👍🏽
Wait till 2026. why Wait bring it back now. Cosmic Hip Hop 2026
Rap In Paradise Big L. We're only left with what could have been.
2016, nothing's changed. Song is just as relevant today
Tupac Shakur I love Pac
factz
Tupac Shakur Yup!
hell yea
Stephen Corrigan lolwut
Big L still one of the greatest rappers ever. Dude was straight NY winter Hip Hop type deal. Dope as hell
I can't explain how much I love this man's music. This guy is just incredible and was ahead of his time, Big L died way too soon but his music will forever live on
16 years ago today we lost this young soul. Rhyme In Peace L! We miss you and love you bro. Man after almost 20 years nothing has changed these hoes aren't worth a cent let alone 10 cents L. Today and May 30 is your day. I wore All Black for you today Big L !! The greatest MC. Hands down.
That's respect right there, nice one bud
Agreed
This song is the red pill truth way before it was even a thing back in the day
Song holds true to the day in 2021, a true visionary and legend. Rip legend.
we lost one of the best in the game 16 years ago today feb. 15, 1999 yeah RIP Big L
26 years later and the same logic applies "its about what's in your pockets not how you look" L said what people dare not to say, the goat.
It's actually the complete opposite. It's ALL about looks my friend
A great realistic song that presents a sad unfortunate reality !
True but not true Chad and Tyrone really know the game
@@kisigma1102 it's anatomy of female power
There's a ton of wisdom in this song.
Dude was preaching way before Hoodville
15 years without our man Big L . You would've done damage nowadays L miss you man.
HELL YEAH
Man I miss this dude. Real talk
Smh the killer is still alive
Nathan Abrams they didn't find the killer that killed big l
Nathan Abrams he dead now lmao. Someone shot him in the head, Big L’s revenge.
Big L is one of the finest lyricist in Hip hop.
listening to this my whole life n this is why Coleone hold the throne.. that you know in your heart. Big L the Forever the greatest. Much love Uncle Mont Mr MVP, 139 my wrist
So lyrical
Everyone always give homage to Tupac and BIG because they were mainstream rappers, but there are so many underrated artists because of this,
INTERESTING
I’m surprised Big L wasn’t more mainstream.
Not many rappers are as sharp and witty as Him.
Literally every line he says is Memorable
He wasn't a radio rapper! He was a real emcee!
This dude is rapping about stuff about relationships that’s still relevant today lol
It's worst today.
Big L still go crazy on my playlist 🔥🔥
Big L have such a nice flow
Big L never disappoints
If Big L lived longer he would be in the GOAT convo
Ezekiel Sosa He already is yo
hes definitely in the convo
Ezekiel Sosa how can Big L be anywhere near on the status of being the G.O.A.T. if Kool J Rap took over the song then out rapped and bodied him on his own track called Fall Back case closed. I'mma rapper myself and I would never ever let another other rapper out rap me on a track together whether it's my song or not for real.
He is in conversation
@@Arsenal8999 "I know though yo no lie but I don't really even actually see why seriously."
So glad I found Big L. He will always be my favorite rapper. I’m really grateful to be able to hear his music and to see his grave. A lyrical genius. It’s insane that majority of people don’t realize how much of a king he was in the rap game.
Fucking love Big L. Orlando, Florida kid, Park Slope Ginger.
Some of us have been around
There will never be another like him. Rest in peace.
Happy birthday Big L. I know you're in heaven with God shining now. I pray you have a wonderful blessed birthday my friend. I look forward to meeting you one day.
" no matter how strong your rap ,
you'll only knock boots if you got loot and on the map " big L really told it like it was 🔥wayy ahead of his prime!
RIP KING
One of the few rappers I really respected, Big L was a all round real dude R.I.P
Youngen here 90's rappers was so good back then i know i wasn't born yet but the rappers we got know is HORRIBLE
RIP Big L one of the greatest rappers to ever live....gone but never forgotten. 🙏🏽
He’s only speaking the truth
Big L spoke facts fr 🔥🎶💯
Sick ass beat and lyrics. Harlem's finest will always live on. RIP Big L
man, the fashion back then was fucking legit, man...serious.
Glover dragon definitely, everyone today wants people to do new stuff but when ppl wanna show appreciation for stuff from the 90s there "in the past"
22 years without him, R.I.P. Lamont
1.2M views is alot but this deserves muchmuch more!!
take 3 ! :D
@@ALLCAPS we all deserve more even MF Doom
Deserves a billion due to it's relevance
4.6 5 years kater
it is not even a debate big l is the greatest lyricist ever to grace a microphone to ever grace or come near a microphone it is a honor and a previlige to have the option to listen to this all time great icon he left the hip hop world to soon and while he was here he was legendary and icon every lyric he said every word he said was or is never to be deblicated ever again and his album lifestyle over the poor and dangerous is the classic of all classics hip hop at its all time finest and to big l the greatest to ever grace a microphone from every track he did was must hear it really was this was a icon who was dedicated to his craft he really was and thats why he was a once in a life time rare breed the greatest ever
0:48 my fav part
R.I.P Big L
There isn’t a rapper that makes me as happy as Big L. His music is so unique and raw, especially this song.
Life lessons from L
Happy birthday Big L
One of the forgotten rappers of the East Coast.
one of the greatest ever
Indeed
big L was lethal with those punchlines...even tho his first album had very little impact in 95 you can see he had so much potential!!
@@stephenheath8465 for example?
#1 my opinion. Big L the God 🔥🔥🔥🔥
big l = best rapper ever!
Agree
Crazy how this song is still relevant today
He ain't never lied
I’m 14 and I only listen to this real shit no new bullshit
The message of this song is still relevant till this day, real tings.
Big L the real no simp king
Still relevant to this day. Way ahead of his time 🐐
lmbo some one on worldstar said ; "A girl asked me for a ring, I put one around her whole eye." lol. If someone said that today he'd have to apologize on CNN.
so true hahaha I miss the days when we still had our opinions
+Yaqara Yasharahla equal right nowadays i suppose..He would just be labeled as a bad boyfriend which i don't think would bother him much
I dont think punching a female in the eye is considered an opinion
Don’t agree really. Big L is saying he doesn’t respect girls who are interested in you for the wrong reasons. He is looking for a real woman, not fake attention and money seeking ....
@@ytwos1it ain't even that serious. it's just rymes that's how brothers talk to each other nothing more than just talk. coming from a brother from new yawk born in 83
2 million views.... should be 2 fuckn hundred million....
Tobacko Just don't bash his head in with a brick.
R.I.P GOAT
One of the top five greatest rappers of all time. R.I.P Big L
The Punchline King at his Finest! Rest up L
3:14 Free drums! Thanks for that, Showbiz, you killed this beat.
I thought Rakim was the best but THIS IS THE TRUEST SONG I EVER HEARD!
If I had a Son, I would make him listen to this and listen carefully. This song is words to live by.
Big L is legit the greatest MC of all time
Rest Easy Big L, God will always take care of you ❤
I was born 1990 I miss the 90s I hope we have another great decade again
Just keep bumping all this and put the new kids on.
Wait awhile..... 2090s
One of the best that ever did it,mad respect from the uk.
Big L The best ever in my books, just crazy punchlines alongside with his effortless flow, tremendous
Happy birthday to L hope you're kicking it nicely up there!
Big L took the red pill . RIP legend
HIS WORDPLAY WAS SICK HOLY SHIT........................
People talk about pac and biggie they just had the biggest fame and was most well known alot of dope rapperz r. I. P real gz
RIP Big L from Brazil 🇧🇷
2015 and still jammin Big L wanna the best mcs off all time
His delivery yes them lines he was a biggie threat and jayz he could be them in a battle he was so amazing I'm glad I heard him around like two years before he died r I p big L