Greater than 25 years after Biggie Smalls’ homicide, Tiny Harris shared what he stated to her proper earlier than his final moments.
Biggie turned recognized for his disses and beefs as a lot as his generational expertise and hit data. He often geared toward fellow rappers competing for the highest spot within the business, however considered one of his extra notorious traces focused a woman group unprovoked. Shortly earlier than his loss of life, Tiny says Infamous B.I.G. tried to make issues proper after dissing Xscape.
On The Morning Hustle, Lore’l requested Xscape how they felt concerning the controversial commentary once they hit the scene. In a current interview, Jermaine Dupri recalled bother launching the group “as a result of they weren’t thought of cute.” Kandi Burruss stated it didn’t trouble her then or now as a result of “once we dropped them albums, they went platinum every time.”
On the time, Biggie dissed the group on “Simply Playin’ (Desires),” saying:
“I’ll f**okay RuPaul earlier than I f**okay them ugly a** Xscape b***hes.”
Kandi didn’t let the feedback faze her, however refused to offer Biggie the time of day when he tried to make up on the Vibe afterparty for the 1997 Soul Prepare Music Awards. The “Massive Poppa” star was already in a peace-making period as he returned to Los Angeles within the wake of his rap rival, Tupac Shakur’s loss of life. Whereas Biggie mourned his former buddy, he additionally tried to apologize to Xscape.
The RHOA alum stated she missed the second as a result of “the women are extra forgiving than I, and I really feel dangerous till today,” she stated. “I wouldn’t go over there,” when he requested to talk to them.
“He was very good and apologetic. He mainly stated, ‘I don’t know what I used to be considering. I’m ugly as hell. I simply need to say I apologize,” Tiny recalled.
“I went and instructed Kandi what occurred and he ended up passing most likely 20 or half-hour after that,” she continued.
Tamika Scott added, “He was positively a fan. He got here to our present in New York.”
Tiny remembered that he got here to a number of of their reveals with entrance row seats, and every time he tried to speak to the group. But every time, they turned him away till what turned out to be his final moments.
The group additionally mentioned touring as a trio, their ongoing drama with ex-member LaTocha Scott, and Kandi’s ideas on the RHOA drama between Kenya Moore and Brit Eady.
Try the total episode of Xscape on The Morning Hustle beneath.
