Foul Child: The Legend of Big L | Docu-Short | Official Trailer

Foul Child: The Legend of Big L, a new mini-documentary film chronicling the trajectory of the profoundly influential and visionary Hip Hop artist Big L, coming May 29th via Mass Appeal & Certified Classics.
Featuring exclusive interviews by RZA, Buckwild, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Twelvyy, Dave East, Stretch Armstrong, Bobbito Garcia and Peter Rosenberg.
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Born Lamont Coleman on May 30,1974, Big L made his name as one of the most formidable East Coast rappers of the early 1990s gifted with uncanny word flow, keen narrative chops and dazzling freestyling punctuated with drop-dead and often hilarious punchlines. Big L's Hip Hop contemporaries were in awe of his skills. "We were about to sign him right before he passed away," Jay Z remembers. "We were about to sign him to Roc-a-Fella. It was a done deal...I think he was very talented...I think he had the ability to write big records, and big choruses." Nas had this reaction after first hearing Big L: "He scared me to death. When I heard that on tape, I was scared to death. I said, 'Yo, it's no way I can compete if this is what I gotta compete with.'"
In 1993, Big L submitted a four-track cassette tape to Columbia Records, who signed him as an artist and released Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous on March 28, 1995 featuring the singles “Put It On” & “MVP”. Big L’s life and career were cut tragically short by a drive-by shooting in his Harlem neighborhood on February 15, 1999
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[@crimsonsimeon4092]

“...he’s a lyricist’s lyricist..” he was so ahead of his time, that his parents hadn’t even met yet 🔥

[@RDigi]

His rap style was past great.

[@luherrera8118]

This is long overdue. “I’m a slim guy all my life been fly, representin 139, Harlem World, NY.” Master of compounding.

[@Ricard00000]

What‘ song is this bar from ?

[@luherrera8118]

Ricardo Renteria “Let Me Find Out”

[@yungpassport7897]

That type of writing is the most satisfying to listen to.

[@monumental8951]

Why did this not get released? It's about time we got a Big L documentary

[@jacobysmith4051]

The Real MVP.

[@sqcp7379]

That’s Right Homie

[@gera.km.3t400]

Most Valuable POET !!!

[@papaproduction]

On the m.i.c

[@TWIZZTHEWHIZKID]

1 of the greatest emcees ever.

[@davidcampbell215]

Still got all my unreleased mp3 from Napsters and Limewire days! Glad I made to the mural in Harlem Epic!

[@geneticallysuperior6738]

THE greatest emcee ever.

[@marbin1991]

@@davidcampbell215 oldschool Times 😄

[@jaymays8800]

There are still people in this world that do not know of this dudes skill on the mic. You gonna learn today! .... J

[@AA-ed6vg]

A lot of people say that if PAC and biggie were alive a lot of rappers wouldn’t be here. But I truly believe Big L would of been in the frontlines making sure Hip Hop stayed as what it was supposed to be. None of this sugar coat candy stuff that’s out rn and all the fuckery happening around Hip Hop. Especially in New York. Big L RIP!!

[@allinonethegreat]

Big L was bigger then Cam’ron and Jay-Z at the time.

[@justicesav.o_v7312]

Right!

[@mastascrach]

sooo true !!!

[@jaycruz2788]

Bro Big L the best. Better than pac Nd biggie. No debate

[@kemurinine4272]

Also gotta give props to Lord Finesse for those dark funky beats

[@pookeyblow]

cokeyshores why not? That sucks!

[@oliverheredia4914]

And giving L his shine, signature flow, and punchlines deliveries. Underaided is a underaided word for him

[@kevinscott59]

KEMURI NINE4 Also for birthing Big L's style. Indeed,Big L is basically a shock-rap version of Finesse.

[@clarktownsend8991]

@@pookeyblow Probably because Big Ls brother been working on a documentary for like 8 years that all of DITC is involved with

[@sgtcreasegrease]

Buckwild and Show were putting in work as well, for everyone

[@IriaChannel]

This is the 3rd Big L documentary that's had a trailer, the release date passes and it's absolutely nowhere to be found. I wonder why there's a refusal to actually release these documentaries. I guess this one will be lost to time as like the other ones.

[@SkyBlew]

Yea that's true and kinda weird... On another note, he deserves a movie or mini series.

[@levidraco2732]

the one his brothers were helping put together was completed but Big Ls father (who left him as a child) was his only heir and would have profited from its sales so the decision was made to shelf it...supposedly it was shown a a film fest a few years ago but may never be seen by the general public...at least thats what i understand happened

[@7sneves]

This is my tenth time coming back here to see if dropped

[@Suppboio]

i seent some dudes on instagram hating on this documentary cause it dont feature the ditc

[@LilDeeb0]

Its because of Corona virus my uncle works with mass appeal of new york it's supposed to drop by december or early january

[@PrezSinatra]

BIG L THE FATHER OF ALLOT OF RAPPERS

[@bravoslayer5733]

agree.

[@may781000]

You know big L and Nas about to do a song together back in 92 or 93.

[@DrzPapi126]

Not many like L, he’s the principal of the new school!

[@RelentlessPedigree]

*a lot

[@SHAKA-NEU-LU]

@Prez Sinatra. He said it himself. If was around , a lot of the cats wouldn’t have been as big as they are

[@sydhendrix4853]

Can we just get a Big L documentary already??? I feel like 3 different docs got cancelled or have been "coming soon" for a decade. Pleaseeeee

[@noelmartinez7897]

Big L was a legend way ahead of his time!!!

[@Meesh_Thugca718]

Big L was definitely nice on the mic his style was out of this world && b4 his time 🙏🏾💙💯

[@blavkgmusic]

It’s been 2 years waiting on this, when y’all dropping it😭

[@jonathanalvarez7793]

They need to make a movie about Big L. How they did B.I.G. & TUPAC

[@jordanbenson7497]

They were talking about it

[@SmacD771225]

Well, not how they did pac, lol. Trash movie

[@silent1306]

@@SmacD771225 hopefully big ls aint trash ima be mad if it is

[@aaronwalls2750]

Yo where's the documentary? It's June 2nd, & it ain't no where to be found.

[@jordanbenson7497]

June 14th now lol I still don't see it

[@raoulduke8794]

One was supposed to come out years ago, had a trailer and everything, it never came out. Maybe this will be the same thing

[@barmelodiaz7135]

....

[@LarrySoliman]

july 12th!

[@thenightstalker6165]

I'm convinced it never will be constant trailers every few years and nowhere to be found

[@earlbrown1160]

Nas and Mass Appeal keeping hip hop history alive and kicking!

[@davidsvenk4047]

I thought this would never happen in the near future, can’t wait BIG L 🐐🙌🏼👑

[@jordanbenson7497]

Just like Big and Pac he was blessed with talent

[@justicesav.o_v7312]

@@jordanbenson7497 Big pun would never have somethin like this we wait for big l doc and bio hope this happens

[@jordanbenson7497]

@@justicesav.o_v7312 Pun can too If L has a Biopic than Pun can be in it like how Pac was in the Biggie movie

[@DrzPapi126]

PetyO SavOv Pun MUST be next up he deserves it

[@skilletburritos8464]

been waiting for a doc since the mid to late 00s

[@outsiide.hollywood]

CANT SOMEONE JUST LEAK IT PLEASE!!!!!

[@HadiJama]

Bro they need to drop this like tf

[@daboymajik8829]

Anybody else still sitting in strong disbelief of this even dropping due to how long we been anticipating "Street Struck?"

[@yesjumper5722]

Anyone waiting for the documentary in 2021 !?😭

[@loquendo2012ful]

:(

[@rayisraeljudah840]

He was gone be better than jay z he was more witty lyrical rap with Supreme confidence had cadence bar for bar BIG L R.i.p. straight like dat from Chicago

[@nathaniellowry3861]

Yo- would give a trillion jz’s for 1 L! Word up!

[@robertl.pinkney9187]

@Servant of MHCNB U took the words right out my mouth💯

[@jasonbrown6686]

Big L was better than Jay Z is what you meant , right ?? L slaughtered Jay back then and bar for bar what little L got to put out still kills anything Jay dropped !!

[@nathaniellowry3861]

Jason Brown yes homie!! L bigger & better than jz on SOOOOOOO MANY levels!!! Peep the bobbito radio tape back in the day. L smoked that clown yo!! 🔥🔥

[@DrzPapi126]

Nathaniel Lowry not need to put them against eachother, both had mutual respect.

[@teflontwon-o.t.r]

Remember Big L & Jay-Z freestyle 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hasanicoward4425]

Not just that freestyle but I'm originally from PA and been listening to him for years I live in Houston now and met so many people who are Pac fan's when they listen to the freestyle with Big L and 2Pac they say Big L has the sickest freestyle

[@j-m-e4478]

He bodied Jay

[@selfmademanification]

Classic!

[@SkyBlew]

*ONE OF THE BEST FREESTYLES EVER!!!* 😃🙌🏾 If you're a hip hop head, you most likely know that freestyle line for line, like it's an actual song lol. *LEGENDARY!* RIP Big L 🙏🏾

[@StatikVibesBeats]

@@j-m-e4478 Yes he did

[@williamgrenier3305]

May 29th 2021?

[@pierreboyd4107]

Big l.. Top 5.. The big picture.. Classic.

[@Brojiro]

L and Pun were ahead of their time and will never be replicated 💯

[@imgamerful]

Finally. They recognize one of the greatest lyricists to ever grace the mic.

[@joseandujarjr]

Big L is a legend. I use to listen to him everyday. His mind was on another level.

[@thekidbubba3505]

It’s bout time they do something for him R.I.P to the legend!!!

[@st4tic6]

A true King of the Game🙏🏽

[@the777playlist7]

I was just thinking last night about how we need a Big L biography. I woke up and saw this . Tight!

[@jordanbenson7497]

I'm talking bout a big screen theater tho

[@vedaskies12]

Super Bummed this hasn't dropped yet hopefully it isn't over copyright issues was really looking foward to this, Big L is a legend!

[@klipnity]

"I'm so ahead of my time my parents haven't met yet"

[@lumirsliva]

is it out yet? It's may 30th I can't find it.

[@juliomedina8169]

WERD ME TOO?

[@7sneves]

I've been coming back here for the last 3days looking for a comment that would direct us to the full documentary as well

[@SmacD771225]

If anyone finds it, please let me know

[@xCookiee]

Big l is rocking in his grave with the amount of documentaries not being released!!

[@wheresmytaco0420]

That’s a Big W can’t wait to put it on

[@lu-wii3164]

What time does this drop today?

[@ngsonny2177]

cmon man 2 years drop this

[@finimo]

Of all the rappers we’ve lost, Big L’s the one I miss the most.

[@PullUponThemPodcast]

We Need a Big L Movie

[@pleasure.93]

*BIG L, Rest In Peace*

[@JR-kv8cd]

Where the doc at?

[@WitEBeats]

1 of the greatest to ever do it. RiP

[@skrxxet7845]

One of my favorite! L Corleone! Rest Up.

[@salmanem.6017]

FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS , BEFORE THIS DUMB MADNESS OF MUMBLES STARTED I HAVE BEEN EDUCATING THE MASS ABOUT BIG L! AS A HIP HOP DANCER IN BATTLES, THEN TO DJ ! ALL THE FOLKS HAVE HAD NO IDEA ABOUT WHO AM I TALKING ABOUT EVEN THO THEY CALL THEMSELVES INTO THE RAP CULTURE! MASS APPEAL, please I think BIG L need a bigger DOCUMTARY THN THIS ONE!!!!

[@marbin1991]

💯

[@aligaines8476]

Facts, i'll donate.

[@muavoutuamoto2373]

I GOT THE WILD STYLE, ALWAYS BEEN A FOUL CHILD 🥳🥳🥳🥳🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯 Big L even reached Fiji 😘

[@EdRowe84]

as much as i was anticipating that Jordan doc, it pales in comparison to how much im fiending to check this one. Big L was something special!!

[@OutsideIsScary]

Man i was really excited for this

[@cayneshow]

Just watched the biggie documentary and I was thinking bout L the whole time yo I need this Big L doc

[@kitkatrml]

BRUHHHH, I can't wait for this. Big up to mass appeal!

[@shawnjones1397]

June 9th and still no Doc. What's up Mass Appeal?

[@Benjy1]

I cant wait

[@7EVSays]

I remember a Doc about L that was supposed to come out way back in '09 that never happened, I’m glad somebody is releasing one now. RIP Big L

[@levidraco2732]

That old one was completed but Big Ls father whom left him as a child was the only heir and went to court to try and profit from its release and the courts rules he was the only legitimate heir...so the decision was made to shelf it altogether

[@guymandude6628]

Looking forward to this & more! ✌️

[@zombiekillermaster50]

“About time L gets more recognition, he in my opinion is the Mix of 2Pacs personality and Biggies Flow and technique, with Big Daddy Kane’s punchline and of course Rakim finess of word play”

[@jtrill928]

Rest In Paradise 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@cwharris773]

Did it come out today? Is it still coming out today? I'm hyped to check it out!

[@rauhaan.]

fr im confused too is June 2nd idk where to find it?

[@bigbirdloc8819]

Rauhaan Inamdar where is it??

[@rauhaan.]

BigBird Loc can’t find it anywhere..

[@papauwe3982]

It's not out they got Problems with l's family

[@lawagyei]

Kind of sad that this never came out.

[@mightymouse6848]

Its about time they made a doc about L

[@famofks]

Thought of this in my head like 2 days ago no cap

[@TakeOneGoodLookAtYourself]

Riiight you ain't got to lie

[@HernandezProAccounting305]

I need to see this asap!

[@CRISPAUDIOPORTFOLIO]

Another Big L documentary project that's never coming out.

[@amateureverything1912]

This like the third one lol sucks

[@joestockton7016]

Jay-z keeps shutting them down; prolly scared of everyone finding out who Big L is.

[@KKelly-ng1ni]

@@joestockton7016 Where's your proof?

[@_rmms_8285]

@@KKelly-ng1ni it probably is like that cause jay z is billonaire and who know what happened they know c

[@ventureted]

@@joestockton7016 Why would Jay-Z be scared of people knowing who Big L is? They were on a lot of tracks together over several years.

[@butterflylovenj7300]

Looking forward to this. Been a fan since day one. Love Children Of The Corn as well. ♥️🙏🏾 Big L didn't get the props or flowers he deserved while he was alive.

[@RepresentarHiphop]

GRACIAS! 🙏🏼🐶

[@flv-9984]

nunca salio doggs mal ahi jaja

[@flv-9984]

@Angel Castro romero este documental

[@flv-9984]

@Angel Castro romero supuestamente se retraso por la pandemia ojala se retome

[@OraclesMilitia]

One of my biggest inspirations! Big L Rest In Peace

[@ferrets4yang159]

Happy birthday big L im waiting for this doc to drop..i wish it wasnt 24 hours late

[@aravinddharmaraj4738]

Can't wait 😍

[@Omar-ko4wv]

This joint is a long over due. L was by far one of the nicest to ever touch the mic.

[@mkemarc8518]

Legendary Big L 💯👑

[@DiggumSmack77]

Its about time my man L getting a decent looking documentary.

[@omegawicked1]

Can't wait

[@sukoonsy]

Excited for this

[@w.a.i8459]

Beautiful pic

[@tylergibson3093]

Been waiting on this

[@MrCTruck]

Everyone talks about Biggie and tupac but L the best. RIP

[@muz4704]

So excited for this!

[@juliomedina8169]

wat time this releasing

[@cristianaguirre4079]

I'm Hype for This Finally Big L gets Recognize My Props to Mass Appeal for Showing us a rare Gem

[@joeybettafouco]

About time

[@eldavis3084]

Need this

[@BlackKanoli]

Can't wait for this. Was just bumpin Lifestyles of da Poor & Dangerous.

[@Trilll64]

Has the best similes in the game - my favourite mc

[@rayisraeljudah840]

Say it again

[@jakeu9623]

so hyped for this

[@catwhiskey]

DROP IT KID

[@tflo9543]

I was just playing some Big L the other day. Told the guy working next to me, this is one of the most underrated MCs ever.

[@christopherjames563]

This better be no joke, feels like the world been waiting too long to hear L’s story please let it be true

[@swagboyme]

Finally a documentary on one of my all-time favourites

[@raysilvajrakajookboxxx1024]

Big L always had that underground vibe. He kept it gritty n grimey! You just knew listening to him that he was gonna be a great lyricist in the hip hop game. To me when L passed, hip hop was never gonna be the same! The greats in hip hop always go too soon! RIP Flamboyant 🙏🏽❤️💯

[@pitbul130]

Waiting for it, BigUp from Colombia

[@mra1782]

Big L had that pen ✍🏻 game on lock 🔒.... really looking forward to seeing this released..... most kids nowadays don’t appreciate this era in Hip Hop, this will be celebrating the legend artistry and paying homage ..... I still bump Big L to this day ..... one of my favourites “Put It On”.... straight drop classic 💯

[@SawyerSullivan95]

BRO FINALLY!!!

[@bmills4889]

I can't wait for this 🔥🔥🙏🙏

[@xavim2504]

Pls drop this 🙏🏽

[@aldogarcia2150]

About time. .

[@TigerCraneLove]

One of the greatest. Peace Big L

[@GromoOfficial]

Its been too long! Finally it is coming!

[@DBZdude95]

Man I can't wait for this Big L was my idol

[@Komolafe90]

Been waiting on something like this to drop since 2007. Real Talk LONDONERS KNOW ABOUT "L"

[@marselus88]

Legend. Peace from Poland fam!

[@rockkzillatv444]

Come on man i been awaiting for years