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Junior M.A.F.I.A.

Junior M.A.F.I.A., an influential East Coast hip-hop group, was formed in 1994 in Brooklyn, New York. The acronym M.A.F.I.A. stands for Masters At Finding Intelligent Attitudes. The group was composed of childhood friends and family members of the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G., also known as Biggie Smalls, who played a significant role in the group's formation and early success. Its original members included rappers Lil' Kim, Lil' Cease, Nino Brown, Chico Del Vec, Kleptomaniac, Capone, Bugsy, Trife, and Larceny. They were known for their hardcore rap style intertwined with mafioso themes, thanks to Biggie's mentoring and vision for the group.

Junior M.A.F.I.A. gained immediate prominence following the release of their debut album "Conspiracy" in 1995, which featured hits like "Player's Anthem" and "Get Money." The latter track became one of their most successful singles, especially with the remix featuring The Notorious B.I.G. While their musical career as a collective was cut short by the passing of Biggie in 1997, the group left a lasting mark on the hip-hop scene. Solo careers, particularly that of Lil' Kim, continued to carry the torch for the Junior M.A.F.I.A. legacy. Over the years, their work has been celebrated through compilations such as "The Best of JUNIOR M.A.F.I.A.," ensuring that the impact of their early and seminal contributions to hip-hop culture is not forgotten.

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