The double-CD 'Life After Death' arrived in stores, ironically and tragically, less than three weeks after the Notorious BIG was killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. Biggie Smalls, as he was known, quickly became one of rap's most respected MCs after the 1994 release of his debut album, 'Ready To Die'. His lyrical talent remains arguably the best of all time, with tracks like 'You're Nobody ('Til Somebody Kills You)', which carries a particularly poignant message, and 'Hypnotize' being examples of flawless rap music.