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The city of Brooklyn is coming through in a big way for the legacy of the late rapper Notorious ‘B.I.G.’

It has been 20 years since the death of Biggie and his home city is tributing the hip hop legend with a memorial basketball court in his name.

Known for its numerous corner courts and park areas, New York City has officially renamed the Crispus Attucks Playground in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighbordhood to the new Christopher “Biggie” Wallace courts.

#WhereBrooklynAt? We’re proud to announce that Christopher “Biggie” Wallace Courts are officially open. #CantStopWontStop pic.twitter.com/n6bvKVz3Ad

— NYC Parks (@NYCParks) August 2, 2017

New York City councilman Robert Cornegy officiated the celebratory moment and detailed that he made a promise to Biggie’s mother Voletta Wallace to honor her son’s legacy.

Peep a few videos from the big day below:

 

It’s official, history is made, Christopher “Biggie” Wallace basketball court is a reality. Congratulations to the family @volettawallace @tyanna810 @cjordanwallace + all the supporters! #HipHopDontStop #ThinkBIG

A post shared by Christopher Wallace Way (@christopherwallaceway) on Aug 2, 2017 at 10:32am PDT

 

This is how to Spread Love The Brooklyn Way, by honoring family. Peace to everyone near and far that understands and supports what this is about. #ThinkBIG #biggiesmallsistheillest #HipHopDontStop #juicey

A post shared by Christopher Wallace Way (@christopherwallaceway) on Aug 2, 2017 at 10:02am PDT