Rapper Biggie Smalls, also known as Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York. He was one of the most influential and successful rappers of all time, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time. His debut album, Ready to Die, was released in 1994 and was a commercial success, reaching number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart. He released his second album, Life After Death, in 1997, which was even more successful, reaching number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Biggie's legacy continues to live on today, with his music still being played and celebrated by fans around the world.