The story of ’s discography from 1991 to 2007 is a journey from a socially conscious young artist to a global cultural icon, a legacy that grew even larger after his tragic death in 1996 The Rise of a Poet (1991–1994)
. This period covers his rise from a politically conscious debutant to a global icon, followed by a decade of posthumous releases that solidified his status as hip-hop's "voice of the voiceless". The Studio Era (1991–1996)
The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (1996): Released weeks after his death under the name Makaveli, this album is dark, aggressive, and prophetic. It contains some of his most intense work, including "Hail Mary." The Posthumous Era (1997–2007)