: Biggie used Fat Joe to help connect with the group because Bone Thugs were initially hesitant due to Biggie's feud with 2Pac.

The most famous aspect of the track is Biggie’s ability to "chameleon" his flow to match the signature rapid-fire delivery of Bone Thugs.

: The verse opens with the iconic line: "I grew up a fuckin' screw-up / Got introduced to the game, got an ounce and fuckin' blew up" . 🎹 Production & Sound The Notorious B.I.G. - Notorious Thugs (Official Audio)

"Notorious Thugs" is the legendary opening track of the second disc of Biggie Smalls ' 1997 double album, . It is celebrated as one of the most technical and impressive collaborations in hip-hop history, uniting the East Coast king with the melodic, fast-paced style of the Cleveland group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony . 🎙️ The Collaboration