Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.'s Mother, Dies at 78

Voletta Wallace, mother of the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has died at the age of 78 from natural causes in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, while in hospice care. She managed her son's estate following his murder in 1997, increasing its value from $10 million to $160 million. Wallace was instrumental in preserving her son's legacy, producing the 2009 biopic 'Notorious,' and celebrating his posthumous achievements, including his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. Originally from Jamaica, she raised Christopher Wallace as a single mother in Brooklyn, New York, after his father left the family. She also authored a memoir in 2005 titled 'Biggie: Voletta Wallace Remembers Her Son, Christopher Wallace, aka Notorious B.I.G.' to honor his legacy. Tributes are pouring in for Wallace, reflecting on her strength and resilience in preserving Biggie's memory.