Voletta Wallace, Mother Of The Notorious B.I.G., Passes Away At 78
Voletta Wallace, the mother of late rap icon, The Notorious B.I.G., has passed away at the age of 78 due to natural causes.
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The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of Voletta Wallace, the mother of hip-hop icon,Ā The Notorious B.I.G.Ā
According to TMZ, Voletta passed away early morning on Feb. 21 in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, where she was in hospice care. Monroe County Coroner, Thomas Yanac, said that the 78-year-oldās death was due to natural causes.Ā
An emotional eulogy was posted to the matriarchās Instagram page Friday afternoon in which the Wallace family promised to give more detail about how fans could mourn Volettaās legacy in the coming days.Ā
āWe suffered a tremendous loss today. Our mother, our matriarch, the woman who dedicated herself to uplifting her son, Christopher Wallace, and preserving his legacy has passed,ā the post read. āIt is with immense sadness that we share this news with you, and ask that you give our family the space and time needed to grieve this monumental loss. Thank you for your continued outpouring of love, prayers and condolences in this difficult time.ā
The family added, āPlease know that we will reach out in the coming days to share how we can all honor Ms. Wallace. Thank you for your extraordinary support and love.ā
Voletta was Biggieās number 1 supporter.
Voletta has played a pivotal role in preserving and carrying on the legacy of her son, the late Notorious B.I.G., after his tragic death. Biggie, whose real name was Christopher Wallace, died on March 9, 1997. He was tragically shot in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles at the age of 24. As the overseer of his estate, she ensured that his wealth was passed down to his family, including his daughter, Tāyanna Wallace, TMZ noted.
Voletta has also been her sonās biggest supporter, tirelessly championing his memory and contributions to the music world.Ā In September, she took to Instagram to express her gratitude to fans for reaching a record number of streams for Biggieās songs on Apple Music, a testament to his impact and influence.Ā
ā2.5 Billions on @applemusic Thank you!!!ā she penned.Ā
Volettaās dedication also extended beyond music. She was the head of The Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation, a charity she established to enhance the lives of inner-city youth through education and the arts.Ā In August 2024, Voletta and the foundationās team visited A Lovely Trip to the Sound Theater in Pennsylvania, where they posed in front of a mural honoring Biggie. This visit marked another meaningful moment in her ongoing effort to keep her sonās spirit alive.
The 78-year-old was also instrumental in managing Biggieās estate. After his tragic death, his estate was initially valued at around $10 million. Under her leadership, however, it has grown exponentially, now estimated to be worth $160 million, according to TMZ.
Rest in peace to Voletta Wallace.
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Voletta Wallace, Mother Of The Notorious B.I.G., Passes Away At 78Ā was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
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