On this day in 1999, Bad Boy Records released The Notorious B.I.G.'s first posthumous studio album Born Again. This album was certified Platinum & peaked at #1 on Billboard's Hot 200 Albums Chart. It includes the singles Dead Wrong & Notorious B.I.G..

On this day in 1999, Rakim released his 2nd solo album, The Master. This album includes the single When I Be On The Mic.

On this day in 1999, Q-Tip from A Tribe Called Quest released his debut solo album Amplified. This album was certified Gold. It includes the singles Vivrant Thing and Breathe & Stop.

On this day in 1989, Queen Latifah released his debut studio album All Hail The Queen. It includes the singles Dance For Me, Ladies First and Come Into My House.