In an interview with Forbes, T’yanna Wallace shared the inspiration behind the museum. She recounted how fans visiting her clothing store on Atlantic Ave, near the Barclay Center, were always drawn to her father’s memorabilia, including his jerseys and awards.
This sparked the idea for The Biggie Experience Museum.
“This is what prompted me to start the museum, realizing that his fans really want to see his things and be in touch with the background of everything,” Wallace explained. “I started to see this clearly during those five years of having my store.”
T’yanna emphasized her commitment to preserving her father’s legacy, ensuring that The Notorious B.I.G.’s influenceremains strong within the hip-hopcommunity and beyond.
“I understand my dad’s legacy and how big he is in the culture and community. I’ve always been the person who wants to continue that. I neverwantedhis legacy to fade because I know how things can happen,” she said. “There have been super bigcelebritieswhose shine has faded just because they’re not here anymore. I never wanted that to happen to my dad, even though I know he can hold his own. I’ve seen that already. But I always wanted to be the person who says, ‘OK, my dad’s not here anymore, but I know howspecialhe is.’”
The Biggie Experience Museum, located at 503 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn, aims to be a place where fans can connect with The Notorious B.I.G.’s life and work.
For fans of The Notorious B.I.G. and hip-hop enthusiasts, The Biggie Experience Museum offers a unique opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of one of the genre’s most influential figures.
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