Faith Evans is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress who rose to prominence in the mid-1990s. Her soulful, gospel-tinged vocals and poignant lyrics, often reflecting her personal struggles, set her apart in the R&B genre. Evans was the first female artist to sign with Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Entertainment, and her debut album, "Faith," was a significant factor in the label's early success. She is notably remembered for her tribute to her late husband, The Notorious B.I.G., in the Grammy-winning hit "I'll Be Missing You" with Puff Daddy and 112.