Released posthumously on March 25, 1997, Life After Death stands as one of hip-hop's most monumental achievements. While the album’s first disc is a cinematic journey through the grit of the streets, the second disc offers a distinct look into the "Lifestyle and Entertainment" of a superstar at the peak of his powers. It serves as a lavish, sometimes haunting, exhibition of the "hypnotic" luxury and paranoia that defined the Notorious B.I.G.'s final days.