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The Notorious B.I.G.’s famous mural in Brooklyn has been restored after being painted over by a weed dispensary.
On Sunday (February 18), it was announced that the Bushwick mural, which features Biggie as a child, would be restored.
The trouble began earlier this month when the tribute, by artist Huetek, was painted over.
The dispensary’s co-founder Christina De Giovanni told the New York Post that advertising regulations from the New York Office of Cannabis Management had forced them cover it, and that they “didn’t want to take it down.”
It turns out, though, that only advertisements “enticing” civilians were not allowed by the Office of Cannabis Management.
This crucial caveat led the way to the mural being restored.
Upon hearing the news of the mural being taken down, Huetek posted a pair of Instagram stories in response.
In a second story, Huetek added:
The dispensary founders claimed the wanted to keep the mural and that the Management Office’s official decision pained them.
Co-founder Christina De Giovanni went on the attack.
She told The Post:
Her co-founder Ray Roman took a more apologetic tone.
He said:
It’s no secret that Biggie is one of the most legendary figures in rap, but his figure looms largest in New York.
In fact, last month Cam’ron revealed he was starstruck the first time he met the “Juicy” MC.
The “Hey Ma” rapper shared the story on an episode of his show with Ma$e, It Is What It Is.
His comments were prompted by co-host Treasure “Stat Baby” Wilson bringing up LeBron James’ recent confession that he thought Michael Jordan was “Black Jesus” the first time they met