Published on September 21st, 2019 | by Dr. Jerry Doby
PHOTOS | Rick Ross, Lil’ Kim, Faith Evans & more
Family and friends of The Notorious B.I.G. joined Optimo for the “Biggie Inspires” mural unveil, art exhibit and celebration in Brooklyn on Friday, September 13th. The contest and events honored Biggie on the 25th anniversary of his debut album “Ready To Die”.
Following the mural reveal, the celebration continued with a private event held in Williamsburg at The William Vale Westlight Lounge. Those in attendance included: Faith Evans, Lil’ Kim, Rick Ross, Voletta Wallace, Christopher Jordan Wallace, T’yanna Wallace, Christian Combs, Damion “DRoc” Butler, James “Lil Cease” Lloyd; Swisher International Executives including Dave Untiedt, Vice President of Consumer Marketing; Cherie Lee, Vice President of Creative and Consumer Engagement; and Michelle Burgstiner, Director of Creative Consumer Engagement, and more.
Photo Credit - Will Ragozzino
Photo Credit - Will Ragozzino
Photo Credit - Will Ragozzino
Photo Credit - Will Ragozzino
Photo Credit - Will Ragozzino
Photo Credit - Will Ragozzino
Photo Credit - Will Ragozzino
Photo Credit - Will Ragozzino
Photo Credit - Will Ragozzino
Photo Credit - Will Ragozzino
Photo Credit - Will Ragozzino
Photo Credit - Will Ragozzino
Christian Combs (Photo Credit - Josh Maready)
CJ Wallace, T'yanna Wallace (Photo Credit - Josh Maready)
Faith Evans, CJ Wallace, Voletta Wallace, T'yanna Wallace (Photo Credit - Josh Maready)
Faith Evans, CJ Wallace, Voletta Wallace, T'yanna Wallace (Photo Credit - Josh Maready)
Faith Evans (Photo Credit - Josh Maready)
Lil Kim (Photo Credit - Josh Maready)
Michelle Burgstiner, Lil Kim, Dave Untiedt (Photo Credit - Josh Maready)
Michelle Burgstiner, Rick Ross, Dave Untiedt (Photo Credit - Josh Maready)
Rick Ross (Photo Credit - Josh Maready)
Rick Ross, Voletta Wallace, Wayne Barrow (Photo Credit - Josh Maready)
About the Author
Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.
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