The Notorious B.I.G.
| Born | May 21, 1972 |
| Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
| Height | 6'3" (1.90m) |
| Spouse | Faith Evans |
| Children | C. J. Wallace |
| Parents | Voletta Wallace |
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Lil’ Kim Posts Beautiful Tribute To “Mommy” Voletta Wallace
- "We lost a phenomenal strong Queen, but we gained a beautiful warrior angel."
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Voletta Wallace, The Notorious B.I.G.'s Mom, Dead at 78
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Lil Kim, Mase, Faith Evans, More Pay Respects At Voletta Wallace Funeral
Coroner’s report said Wallace, mother of rapper Notorious B.I.G., passed away last month of natural causes.
- CelebrityNY Post
Biggie Smalls’ exes Faith Evans and Lil’ Kim attend his mom Voletta Wallace’s funeral after her death at 78
Celebrities turned out to mourn the death of Notorious B.I.G.'s beloved mother.
- CelebrityTMZ
Voletta Wallace Has Star-Studded Funeral in Same Parlor as Notorious B.I.G.
The Notorious B.I.G.'s mother, Voletta Wallace, was laid to rest Wednesday in the same funeral home as her rap phenomenon son was over 28 years ago.
- CelebrityRolling Stone
Faith Evans, Lil Kim, Jay-Z’s Mom, Among Guests at Voletta Wallace’s Funeral
The mother of the Notorious B.I.G. was laid to rest on Wednesday, after she died aged 78 on Feb. 21
- USUnited Press International
On This Day, March 9: Supreme Court rules in Amistad case
On March 9, 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, with one dissent, that the enslaved Africans who seized control of the Amistad slave ship had been illegally forced into slavery and thus were free under U.S. law.
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Tupac murder suspect Keffe D says he’s ‘innocent’ in first jailhouse interview
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person charged in the Las Vegas killing of Tupac Shakur, is maintaining his innocence in his first jailhouse interview since he was arrested in September 2023. The 61-year-old former Crips member, who has also been questioned in relation to the 1997 slaying of Shakur’s East Coast rival Biggie Smalls, spoke to ABC News from Clark County Detention Center, insisting ...
- CelebrityAfroTech
Notorious B.I.G.’s Catalog Reportedly Up For Sale In A Deal Projected To Be 8 Figures
The catalog of one of Hip Hop’s greats, the late Notorious B.I.G., is reportedly up for sale. Various artists have seen massive profits from their music catalogs, including John Legend and Nelly, who sold 50% of his catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners in 2023 for $50 million, as previously reported by AFROTECH™. That same year,… Continue reading Notorious B.I.G.’s Catalog Reportedly Up For Sale In A Deal Projected To Be 8 Figures
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Faith Evans reflects on Voletta Wallace’s strength, grace and love for The Notorious B.I.G. in heartfelt tribute
Following the passing of Voletta Wallace, Faith Evans reflects on the powerful role The Notorious B.I.G.’s mother played in his life — and in Hip Hop history.
- EntertainmentRobb Report
Notorious B.I.G.’s Music Catalog Could Sell for $150 Million
The late rapper’s publishing and publicity rights have a suitor in Primary Wave.
- EntertainmentThe Hollywood Reporter
Notorious B.I.G. Catalog Sale in the Works (Exclusive)
The late rapper’s publishing and publicity rights have a suitor in Primary Wave, with the asking price of $100 million to $150 million.
