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watch Brooklyn congressman recite Biggie lyrics on the House floor

Yesterday marked 20 years since The Notorious B.I.G. died. The tributes poured in and some are still yet to come, like The Brooklyn Nets’ big tribute planned for this Sunday (3/12). One tribute came from Brooklyn congressman Hakeem Jeffries, who recited Biggie lyrics on the House floor yesterday, as the NY Post points out.

He quoted the beginning of “Juicy” and then gave a touching speech about Biggie’s life and his tragic death. He called him “one of the world’s most important hip hop stars” and ended his speech asking, “Where Brooklyn at?” Watch the whole thing: