As laid out in the complaint, the veteran photog Claiborne captured the “King of New York” photo of Biggie, wearing a plastic crown, three days before the rapper’s 1997 passing. That shot ...

According to the legal document, Mr. Claiborne’s careful stewardship of his “King of New York” (K.O.N.Y.) photography ... gone to court over the use of Biggie Smalls image.

Biggie often referred to himself as Frank White, Christopher Walken’s infamous gangster from “The King of New York.” “The Source” echoed Biggie’s bravado, proclaiming him New York’s ...

"This photo is about hip-hop, but it's also beyond that. This was simply about photographing Biggie as the King of New York. He is depicted as an almost saint-like figure. This shot is the shot ...

Combs’ son Christian (aka “King”) was seemingly ... Campbell Funeral Chapel on New York City’s Upper East Side, the same funeral home where the service for Biggie — born Christopher ...

Biggie, known for his storytelling ability centered on New York City street, left an indelible mark on Hip-Hop despite his short career. His music continues to influence new generations of artists ...

Trending on Billboard The image at issue in the new lawsuit is “The King Of New York” – a portrait of Biggie wearing a gold crown in front of a red backdrop, snapped in March 1997 only three ...

"This photo is about hip-hop, but it's also beyond that. This was simply about photographing Biggie as the King of New York. He is depicted as an almost saint-like figure. This shot is the shot ...