The Notorious B.i.g. - Mo Money Mo Problems — (feat. Puff Daddy) (audio)

: Since Biggie had passed away before filming, the video used archival footage of him performing, cleverly edited to sync with his lyrics.

: It replaced Puff Daddy’s own tribute to Biggie, "I’ll Be Missing You," at the top of the charts in August 1997. : Since Biggie had passed away before filming,

While the beat is celebratory, the lyrics reflect a bittersweet reality of success. : Diddy reportedly disliked the beat when he

: Diddy reportedly disliked the beat when he first heard it from DJ Premier, wanting something even more intense before eventually embracing its catchy, commercial appeal. 📈 Chart Performance and Legacy "Mo Money Mo Problems" made history on the

: It prominently features a direct sample of Diana Ross's 1980 disco classic "I'm Coming Out" .

: It was Biggie's second posthumous #1 hit, following "Hypnotize".

"Mo Money Mo Problems" made history on the .