When I heard on tape, I was scared to death. Noted for his use of wordplay, multiple writers at AllMusic, HipHopDX and The Source have praised Coleman for his lyrical ability, and he has also been described as "one of the most auspicious storytellers in hip-hop history." Regarding Coleman's legacy in an interview with Funkmaster Flex, Nas claimed " scared me to death. On February 15, 1999, Coleman was shot nine times in his East Harlem neighborhood and later died from his injuries. He was eventually signed to Columbia Records, where, in 1995, he released his debut album, Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous. Įmerging from Harlem in New York City in the early to mid-1990s, Coleman became well known amongst underground hip-hop fans for his freestyling ability. Lamont Coleman (– February 15, 1999), known professionally as Big L, was an American rapper and songwriter.
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