Voletta Wallace Laid to Rest in NYC Funeral with Hip-Hop Icons

Voletta Wallace, the mother of The Notorious B.I.G., was laid to rest on March 12, 2025, at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in New York City, the same venue where her son was memorialized 28 years ago. Wallace, who passed away on February 21, 2024, at the age of 78, was remembered not only as Biggie's mother but also as a key figure in preserving his legacy and managing his estate, which has grown to an estimated $160 million. The funeral was attended by numerous prominent figures from the hip-hop community, including Faith Evans, Lil’ Kim, and Christian Combs, the son of Sean