Voletta Wallace, Mother of Notorious B.I.G., Passes Away at 78

Voletta Wallace, the mother of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G., has passed away at the age of 78. She died on Friday, February 21, 2025, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, under hospice care. The Monroe County Coroner confirmed her death was due to natural causes. Wallace, a former preschool teacher, was instrumental in preserving and expanding her son’s legacy following his tragic murder in 1997.

Born in Jamaica, Wallace raised Christopher Wallace, known as Biggie Smalls, as a single mother in Brooklyn after his father left the family when Biggie was just two years old. She played a pivotal role in managing his estate, which grew from an estimated $10 million at the time of his death to approximately $160 million. Wallace ensured that her son’s wealth benefited his family, including his children, T’yanna and C.J. Wallace.

Wallace was a vocal advocate for her son’s legacy, celebrating his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 and frequently sharing his achievements on social media. She also served as a producer for the 2009 biopic Notorious, which chronicled Biggie’s life. Despite her private nature, Wallace became a public figure, often speaking about her son’s music and the impact he had on the world.

In her later years, Wallace continued to seek justice for her son’s unsolved murder, vowing never to give up hope. She also connected with his music posthumously, describing it as honest and reflective of his intelligence. Wallace’s dedication to her son’s legacy and her unwavering strength in the face of immense loss have left an indelible mark on the music world and beyond.

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