Friday Flashback: March 9 By Jennifer Milbrett March 8, 2012 5:00 am FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Add Washington Examiner on Google FacebookTwitterEmailPrint 1997: Rapper Notorious B.I.G. was gunned down outside a Los Angeles hotel after leaving an awards party. A Chevy Impala pulled up alongside Biggie’s Suburban and the driver fired, hitting the rapper four times. He died almost instantly. TagsJennifer MilbrettThe Buzz Related Content News January Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 12 days Third round of December Social Security payments goes out in five days Congressional Thune banks on Trump endorsement power to protect Senate majority News Jury reaches verdict in case of judge accused of helping illegal immigrant evade authorities Magazine Worse and worse on Obamacare