February 21st 2025.
Voletta Wallace, the beloved mother of the iconic rapper Notorious B.I.G., has passed away at the age of 72. News of her passing was confirmed by Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac, who stated that she died peacefully on Friday morning while under hospice care in her hometown of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. According to reports from TMZ, her death was attributed to natural causes.
Originally from Jamaica, Wallace welcomed her son Biggie with Jamaican welder and politician Selwyn George Latore. Sadly, Latore left the family when Biggie was just two years old, leaving Wallace to raise him as a single mother in their brownstone apartment in the lively neighborhood of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Despite the challenges of being a single mother, Wallace worked tirelessly as a preschool teacher to provide for her son and give him the best life possible.
Tragically, Biggie's life was cut short when he was murdered in 1997. But even after his passing, Wallace remained a strong advocate for her son. She managed his estate and worked tirelessly to ensure that his legacy and wealth were passed on to his family, including his daughter T'yanna Wallace and his son Christopher Wallace Jr., whom he had with singer Faith Evans.
Thanks to Wallace's unwavering dedication, Biggie's estate has grown from $10 million at the time of his death to an impressive $160 million today. She used her voice and platform to champion her son, making sure to be present in every aspect of his name. She even took to social media to share his accolades, including his foundation, streaming numbers, pop culture references, and tributes.
In 2005, Wallace released her memoir, "Biggie: Voletta Wallace Remembers Her Son, Christopher Wallace, aka Notorious B.I.G.", where she explained the importance of telling her son's story and ensuring that his legacy lived on. She expressed her love and pride for her son, stating, "He has touched so many people and so many people loved him and, you know, still do. That cannot take my pain away. What I am feeling inside is like a 100-pound lead weighing down in my chest. It’s very cold, and it’s very heavy, and I am so dying to get rid of it. But it’s not something you can get rid of because that was my son. He was my baby. I am a mother, and I will always be a mother."
In 2009, Wallace worked as a producer on the biopic "Notorious", where she was portrayed by the talented Angela Bassett. In a 2009 interview, she shared that she visited the set daily and was left feeling a mix of emotions by the final film, as it revealed many things about her son that she never knew. Despite this, she still loved her son unconditionally, stating, "I still love him because he was from here [gestures to heart]."
One of Wallace's final public tributes to her late son took place in 2022 when she joined Biggie's children, Lil' Kim, and Lil' Cease, to change the Empire State Building's colors to red and white in honor of what would have been his 50th birthday. The event was a special moment for all those who loved and admired Biggie, and it was a testament to the lasting impact he had on the world.
Although Voletta Wallace may no longer be with us, her love for her son and her dedication to preserving his legacy will never be forgotten. She will always be remembered as a devoted mother, a strong advocate, and a force to be reckoned with. Rest in peace, Voletta Wallace, your son's legacy lives on.
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