Yowazzup: A Directory of Happening Things » MC http://www.yowazzup.com Yowazzup publishes only the coolest, trendiest and the most happening things. From the latest movies review/preview to the coolest gadgets/gizmos from the trendiest fashion to the newest music and more. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:52:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 en hourly 1 Jamal “Gravy” Woolard To Play Notorious B.I.G. http://www.yowazzup.com/2008_03_08/jamal-gravy-woolard-to-play-notorious-big.html http://www.yowazzup.com/2008_03_08/jamal-gravy-woolard-to-play-notorious-big.html#comments Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:07:13 +0000 james pong http://www.yowazzup.com/2008_03_08/jamal-gravy-woolard-to-play-notorious-big.html Finally, the actor for the movie "Notorious B.I.G." has been found. Jamal "Gravy" Woolard will be playing the legendary MC, Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace in the movie.

“Finding B.I.G. was a task in itself, and I’m honored that so many young men came out to audition for the role,” Voletta Wallace, Biggie’s mother, said in a statement released Thursday (March 6). “However, it was Jamal’s charming personality, warm spirit, wonderful sense of humor and beautiful smile that won my heart. He is a talented and charismatic actor, and I am excited that he will bring Christopher’s character to the big screen.”

Notorious B.I.G. (left) and Jamal "Gravy" Woolard, fellow Brooklyn rapper
Notorious B.I.G. (left) and Jamal "Gravy" Woolard, fellow Brooklyn rapper

Meanwhile, Derek Luke will play Sean "Diddy" Combs, while Anthony Mackie has been cast as Tupac Shakur.

Full report at MTV News

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