Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace AKA Biggie Smalls. Released his debut album Ready To Die in 1994. IMO Ready To Die is the best rap album ever and one of the best debut albums in any genere. He brought hip-hop back to the East Coast. He proved u could be ugly and overweight and you could be the biggest rapper on the plannet. He is the epitome of lyricist and some of the best metaphors. He had the ability to change speeds with ease. He has always been an undreated storyteller. In the song "Juicy" which is on the Ready To Die album proves a had storytelling ability. His double disc album titled "life after death" was released 15 days after her killed by an unknow suspect. He was 23 years old at his death. He has the best methaphor in rap IMO in the remix of craig mack's flava in ya ear. it goes " Ni**a* is mad cause i get more butt than ash trays. i coudln't end this thread on a better note