Which rapper released the 1994 album Ready to Die?

The Notorious B.I.G. released the 1994 album Ready to Die.

Ready to Die was his debut studio album and was released on September 13, 1994, by Bad Boy Records. The record introduced Christopher Wallace’s detailed storytelling, deep voice, changing perspectives, and ability to move between menace, humor, and vulnerability.

The album included “Juicy,” “Big Poppa,” and “One More Chance.” It became a major commercial and critical success and helped establish Bad Boy Records as a leading force in 1990s hip hop.

Ready to Die is sometimes confused with Life After Death, the double album released shortly after Wallace’s death in 1997. The rapper is also commonly called Biggie or Biggie Smalls, but The Notorious B.I.G. is the professional name used for the album’s credit.