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New Portable Chargers Pay Homage To 2Pac & The Notorious B.I.G.
New Portable Chargers Pay Homage To 2Pac & The Notorious B.I.G.

New Portable Chargers Pay Homage To 2Pac & The Notorious B.I.G.

Lenny Kravitz, Grace Jones, Lauryn Hill, Lion Babe, Thundercat, SZA & More Rock The Afropunk Festival 2015 in Brooklyn, NY.

In this day and age, we're always worrying about our phones dying while we're out and about. One moment we're at 80 percent and then the next 15, putting our phones on airplane mode and trying to find the nearest place to charge up.

Well, Wattz Up Power has not only created an on the go charger, but one that also pays homage to two of the greatest rappers of all time: 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. The former has two versions, with the West Coast rapper adorning either a blue or red bandana, while the latter features the "Big Poppa" artist wearing a colorful crown (reminiscent of this iconic picture of him).

The new portable chargers are a part of Wattz Up Power's latest Fall / Winter Collection, which features other designs including: a slice of pizza, an ice cream cone, a spray can, a hair dryer and many others.

The 2Pac and Biggie chargers are available for purchase on the Wattz Up Power website, with both selling for $39.99 (not including shipping and tax).

In other related news, Biggie's life and lyrics will be the inspiration for a forthcoming TV series called Think B.I.G. In a new partnership with TBS, TNT and Mass Appeal, the show will be an animated series that "will follow the daily life of a New York City teen whose life loosely revolves around the unforgettable lyrics of the Notorious B.I.G." Biggie's mother, Voletta Wallace, will be a part of the project at which this time doesn't have a premiere date.

"...Think B.I.G. speaks to the types of projects we will cultivate with Mass Appeal moving forward," said Brett Weitz, executive vice president of original programming for TBS, in a story for Variety. "Mass Appeal is a leader in developing unique stories with diverse voices. There's no better partner for us to connect with this vibrant, impassioned audience."