Big L - Legacy

Legacy

"L was one of the best lyricist like his metaphors and similes was phenomenal.

—Mysonne speaking about Coleman's rapping ability

Henry Adaso, a music journalist for About.com, called him the twenty-third best MC of 1987 to 2007, claiming " one of the most auspicious storytellers in hip hop history." HipHop DX called Coleman "the most underrated lyricist".

Many tributes have been given to Coleman. The first was by Lord Finesse and the other members of DITC on March 6, 1999 at the Tramps. The Source has done multiple tributes to him: first in July 2000 followed by March 2002. XXL did a tribute to Fat Joe and Lamont in March 2003. On February 16, 2005, at SOB's restaurant and nightclub in Manhattan, held a commemoration for him. It included special guests such as DITC, Herb McGruff, and Kid Capri. All the money earned went to his estate.