: The video concludes with a photo of The Notorious B.I.G., memorializing his life with his birth and death dates.

: At the 40th Annual Grammy Awards, it won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group .

Directed by , the official music video is recognized for its sleek, cinematic style and emotional weight.

: Filmed primarily in Chicago , including the futuristic Helmut Jahn-designed tunnel at O'Hare International Airport.

Experience the original tribute and see the remastered visual versions of this iconic 90s music video:

The track is famous for its heavy use of classic musical elements:

: The song also interpolates the 1929 hymn " I'll Fly Away " and opens with a choral arrangement of Samuel Barber’s " Adagio for Strings ".