P Diddy has described Notorious BIG, who died thirteen years ago today (March 9), as the “greatest rapper of all time”.

P Diddy, who had a close relationship with the late hip-hop star, has declared today “Happy BIG Day”.

“We miss you BIG!!!!!! Let's gooooo!!!!” the rapper wrote on his Twitter page.

Regarded as one of hip-hop's most influential artists, Notorious BIG was killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles in 1997.

Meanwhile, P Diddy also used the social-networking website to reveal that his next studio effort would be released on June 22.

'Last Train To Paris' features guest appearances from Drake and Lil' Wayne.

P Diddy, whose last album 'Press Play' came out in 2006, has said he hopes Jay-Z will also join the list of collaborators.

(by Jason Gregory)