The Notorious B.I.G. was an American rapper (1972-1997). He signed with Bad Boy Records founded by Sean Diddy Combs and released the albums Ready to Die and Life After Death. A posthumous Greatest Hits album was released following his passing. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential rappers of all time. His most popular songs include Big Poppa, Hypnotize, and Mo Money Mo Problems. He appeared in the documentary Rhyme & Reason.