At the time of its release, LIFE AFTER DEATH - a sequel to Biggie's first album READY TO DIE - was named one of the best albums of 1997 and received Grammy nominations for Best Rap Album, Best Rap Solo Performance for "Hypnotize" and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Mo Money Mo Problems." Meanwhile, it was listed in Blender's 100 Greatest American Albums of All Time as well as Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.