Life After Death is the second studio album by The Notorious B.I.G. released originally on March 25, 1997. A 3-LP album was released posthumously following his death on March 9, 1997. The Album was nominated for three Grammy Awards in 1998 and is considered by music writers as one of the most seminal Mafioso rap albums. The album features collaborations with guest artists such as 112, Jay-Z, Lil’ Kim, Mase, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and several more. 2017 marks the albums 20th anniversary as well as 20 years of his passing.