In honor of his birthday, Melanie Fiona pays homage to the Notorious B.I.G. by covering “One More Chance / Stay with Me Remix.” The Canadian songbird sits in front of her computer and performs the 1995 classic in the third installment of her cover series. As the sun rises, she throws on her Brooklyn Nets cap and raps the lyrics, while belting out the Faith Evans hook.

“R.I.P. BIG… Here’s to celebrating your life,” tweeted Melanie, who has covered Drake’s “Started From the Bottom” and Wale’s “Bad” in the past.

See her soulful salute to the late rap icon.

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No matter how many years go by, the Notorious B.I.G. will never be forgotten. During her visit to “The Wendy Williams Show” on Tuesday, Faith Evans reminisced about her late husband and the similarities between him and their son CJ, who’s now a junior in high school.

While the case is inactive, Faith hasn’t given up hope that Biggie’s murder will be solved. “We haven’t laid it to rest. We still very much want to see the person responsible brought to justice. That means more to us than anything,” said Faith, who’s spent millions on lawyers throughout the years. “There’s no point in paying lawyers’ fees and the LAPD isn’t really cooperating.”

Wendy also brought up the “love triangle” between her, Biggie, and Lil’ Kim, who she caught in bed with her husband. “Let’s just say I was there for the rest of the day cooking Christmas dinner, although I knew that was one of the last times I’d spend with him like that,” said Faith of that day.

While she hasn’t seen Kim in a while, she doesn’t hold a grudge. “I’m not trippin’. I’ve made peace, first of all with God a long time ago, especially once we lost [Big]. All of that certainly went out the window. Before he passed away, I removed myself from any ill feelings toward her for that.”

When she ran into Kim at Diddy’s White Party some years back, she went to congratulate her on “Dancing With the Stars,” but Kim looked at her and responded, “Who is that?”

Check out her full interview with Wendy below.

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During their vacation to the Dominican Republic, Kim, Kourtney, Rob, and the rest of the Kardashian and Jenner families let loose by covering the Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hypnotize.” The reality stars each took turns mouthing the lyrics to Biggie’s classic on board a private yacht. Kanye’s bikini-clad girlfriend showed off her assets, Kris and Bruce got their freak on, and Scott rubbed his pregnant wife Kourtney’s belly.

The video came with the following disclaimer: “heres our latest family music video to Hypnotize by Notorious B.I.G.!!! we might get some hate but who cares, we had fun doing it! hope you guys don’t take this too seriously! :D love you allllllll!!!! ENJOY.”

Watch E!’s First Family bond over some Biggie.

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VH1 looks back on the illustrious life of the Notorious B.I.G. on the latest episode of “Behind the Music.” The one-hour special, which was updated from its original 2001 air date, documented Biggie’s rise from the streets of Brooklyn to the throne of hip-hop before his life was tragically cut short at the age of 24. Look for commentary from his mother, Diddy, Faith Evans, and more, plus new evidence from the detective who claims he knows who murdered B.I.G.

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Fifteen years ago today hip-hop lost one of its greats when the Notorious B.I.G. was tragically murdered in Los Angeles at the age of 24. Fans across the world still mourn his loss and celebrate his legacy as one of the greatest lyricists of all time. With his laid-back flow and remarkable gift of wordplay, Christopher Wallace translated his life as a drug dealer in Brooklyn into often dark, but vivid anthems, inviting listeners to share in his experiences from the streets while entertaining with his whip-smart rhymes.

On the 15th anniversary of his death, Rap-Up.com looks back on his legendary career with five classic videos. We’ll always love Big Poppa.

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Busta Rhymes mines Notorious B.I.G.’s verses from the vault on “I Knock You Out,” a posthumous collaboration between the two spitters. Touting rhymes from Biggie’s “All Men Are Dogs,” the soulful cut features boisterous lyrics from Bussa Buss about the ladies and his fallen friend.

“B.R. and B.I. get cream/ People always sayin’ what the hell does that mean?/ Bitches always see me and they can’t understand how I once was a little boy and became a man,” raps Busta.

Listen to the two chop it up like old pals.

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Fourteen years after the unexpected death of the Notorious B.I.G., fans across the world still covet the fallen MC as one of the greatest lyricists of all time. With his laidback flow and remarkable gift of wordplay, Christopher Wallace translated his life as a drug dealer in Brooklyn into often dark, but vivid anthems, inviting listeners to share in his experiences from the streets while entertaining with his whip-smart rhymes.

On the anniversary of the day we lost Biggie, Rap-Up.com shares five classic videos from Big Poppa, still one of the best rappers to ever do it.

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Swizz Beatz double dips with this week’s Monster Mondays series, releasing his second freebie featuring DMX. Following today’s earlier joint “Change Is Gonna Come,” Swizzy links back up with his Ruff Ryder cohort for “Time to Get Paid,” boasting a Notorious B.I.G. sample from the classic anthem “Juicy.” X goes in on the gritty street tune, growling, “Gotcha soft like funeral music, cut it out/ For real, f**k is all the noise about?” Get your double dose below.

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