Kendrick Lamar - Biggie Small Freestyles { Beast Coast }

Kendrick Lamar freestyles over some classic Notorious B.I.G. instrumentals.

The spirit of Biggie Smalls looms heavily over rap at all times, but its felt a little more on the anniversary of his death, which happens to be today. Kendrick Lamar is one of many rappers who has cited Big as a direct influence, and in tribute, he freestyled over a couple of classic records from Brooklyn's finest today during his appearance on Big Boy's Real 92.3FM morning show.

Things get touchy when it comes to taking on sacred hip hop instrumentals, but we don't think there'll be much argument that K.Dot is worthy of paying homage to Mr. Smalls. Lamar's new album, which is still without a title, is out March 23rd.