Check out the trailer for “Notorious,” the bio of Biggie Smalls (Notorious B.I.G.) in the video clip above.

“Notorious” stars Jamal Woolard in the title role, with Angela Bassett (as Biggie’s mom, Voletta Wallace), Derek Luke (Sean “Diddy” Combs) and Anthony Mackie (Tupac Shakur).

“Notorious” hits the theaters on January 16, 2009.