@lissywithcars: Michael Jackson and The Notorious B.I.G. came from very different worlds of music, but their paths crossed on Jackson's 1995 song This Time Around from the HIStory album. The collaboration brought together one of pop music's biggest stars and one of hip hop's most respected rappers during a period when crossover collaborations were becoming increasingly common. While there is no evidence that the two shared a close personal friendship, the collaboration reflected the respect both artists commanded within the music industry. Today, the track remains a unique meeting point between two legends whose influence continues to shape music decades later.