Biggie's second LP Life After Death dropped three weeks later and debuted at #1, sporting singles like 'Hypnotize' and 'Mo Money, Mo Problems.' In 1999, Born Again appeared, loaded with cameos from the biggest names in the business. It was the fifth song by a credited artist to hit number one posthumously. It was the last song he released in his lifetime, as he was killed a week later.

Originally released as the first single from his album Life After Death on March 1, 1997. Many speculated it was due to a supposed 'east-west beef' between Bad Boy and Death Row, although no one was ever arrested or charged in the case. 20th anniversary Edition of Notorious B.I.G's single Hypnotize. On March 9th, 1997, he was gunned down in Los Angeles. After his album's success, Biggie put on his BK crew Junior M.A.F.I.A. The combination of Biggie's charm on the mic and Puffy's ultra-catchy, sample-based production made them both rich and famous. The album burned up the charts thanks to hit singles like 'Juicy' and 'Big Poppa.' Mixing a potent blend of street thuggism and flossy living, his deep narratives spoke to listeners from all walks of life. He hooked up with Puff Daddy's upstart Bad Boy label and dropped his classic debut LP Ready To Die in 1994.

His first solo single 'Party And Bullsh*t' was featured on the soundtrack to the 1993 comedy Who's The Man?. Born and raised in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, Biggie got his start working with DJ Mister Cee (Big Daddy Kane's DJ) and making cameos on records by Mary J. recorded only two official albums, but he remains a lyrical legend years after his death. One of the most revered rappers in the history of hip-hop, the Notorious B.I.G.

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