Voletta Wallace, the mother of late rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has died at the age of 78. She passed away from natural causes in hospice care at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
Wallace was a dedicated advocate for her son’s memory and continued to fight for answers about his 1997 murder. In 2020, she expressed pride in Biggie’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, calling it an “astute honor” that honored her late son’s truthfulness through his music.
Wallace also supported various causes through her organization, the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation, which aims to promote community empowerment through arts and education. She frequently shared updates about her life and garden on Instagram.
The Notorious B.I.G.’s legacy lives on through his two adult children, T’yanna and C.J., who were left behind after his tragic death at 24. His mother’s story has been portrayed in the 2009 biopic “Notorious,” which was produced by Wallace and executive produced by Sean “Diddy” Combs.
In recent years, Wallace made headlines when she expressed frustration with her son’s former friend and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently facing federal sex crimes charges. She called for him to apologize to his alleged victim, Casandra “Cassie” Ventura Fine, whom he had previously assaulted.
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