Who Was Dante Smith
Dante Smith, often referred to as Biggie's boyfriend, was a close friend and associate of the rapper Notorious B.I.G. He was present in Los Angeles during the period surrounding Biggie's murder in March 1997.
How Did Dante Die
Dante Smith was killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles on May 21, 1997, several months after Biggie's own death. He was shot while sitting in a vehicle and later pronounced dead at a hospital.
Connection to the Broader Case
Smith's death remains part of the unsolved questions surrounding the East Coast–West Coast feud. Investigators have linked his killing to the same volatile climate that led to Biggie's murder. For more background, see the Biography entry on The Notorious B.I.G.
