Faith Evans Honors Biggie’s Mother, Voletta Wallace, After Her Passing

Faith Evans is honoring the life and legacy of Voletta Wallace, the mother of The Notorious B.I.G., following the news of her passing at age 72.

Taking to Instagram, Evans shared a heartfelt tribute, recognizing Wallace’s strength, grace, and dedication to preserving Biggie’s legacy after his tragic death in 1997.

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“Although words cannot truly capture the incredible impact you have had on all of us, I will always remember your strength, effortless grace, and your commitment to protecting BIG’s legacy,” Evans wrote. “May your spirit live on in the lives you’ve touched and your wisdom continue to be a lesson to us all. Take your well-deserved rest, Ms. Wallace, with BIG once again by your side—until we meet again.”

Wallace, who died of natural causes under hospice care on Feb. 21, played a key role in keeping Biggie’s name alive. She managed his estate—now worth an estimated $160 million—advocated for justice in his murder case, and produced the 2009 biopic Notorious.

Evans and Biggie’s relationship was one of hip-hop’s most well-known love stories. The two met at a Bad Boy Records photoshoot in 1994 and married within a week. They had a son together, Christopher Jordan Wallace Jr., in 1996.