New York City celebrated The Notorious B.I.G. and his 50th birthday in a huge way on Saturday (May 21). Amongst the celebrations was a party thrown by Lil Kim at Gustavino’s in New York City, where Biggie’s son C.J. Wallace performed his father’s smash hit “One More Chance.” Lil Kim and Lil Cease joined C.J. and Fat Joe on stage. The Gustavino’s party was one in a long list of celebrations and observances given in New York to celebrate the birthday of the icon who was slain in Los Angeles in 1997.

Other festivities and dedications included The MTA releasing limited edition MetroCards bearing Biggie's likeness that were available at four subway stations throughout Brooklyn. People waited for hours in lines, and the cards , sure to become collectors items are selling on Ebay, starting at $100. The Empire State Building displayed a life sized holographic avatar of B.I.G. on the 80th floor and the Barclays Center displayed a video montage of Biggie at its entrance. Biggie's estate released a previously unreleased song titled G.O.A.T. featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Bella Alubo to commemorate Biggie's 50th. See the video below.