Voletta Wallace, the beloved mother of the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has passed away at the age of 78. She spent her final days on hospice care at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and died of natural causes.
Wallace was a dedicated protector of her son’s legacy and launched the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation following his death, providing educational resources for children. She also took legal action on behalf of her son, dropping a wrongful-death lawsuit in 2004.
In 2021, Wallace worked as an executive producer on the Netflix documentary “Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell” and shared her private side with the public, highlighting the misconceptions surrounding her knowledge of her son’s life and work.
The Notorious B.I.G., whose real name was Christopher Wallace, was a influential rap artist who was tragically shot and killed in 1997 at the age of 24. His music continues to resonate with fans, with his debut album “Ready to Die” selling over six million units and his sophomore album “Life After Death” surpassing 11 million units.
Wallace’s death marks the end of an era for both the music industry and fans of The Notorious B.I.G., who will forever remember her as a dedicated mother and caretaker of her son’s undeniable talent.
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