Voletta Wallace, the mother of iconic rapper The Notorious B.I.G., passed away at 78 on January 21st in hospice care. Originally from Jamaica, she immigrated to Brooklyn and gave birth to Christopher Wallace, raising him as a single mother after his father's departure. Following her son's tragic murder in 1997, she dedicated herself to preserving his legacy by overseeing his estate, founding the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation, and publishing a memoir in 2005. She also played a key role in the production of the 2009 biopic 'Notorious.'
Voletta Wallace, mother of the legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G., has died at 78, having played a crucial role in his legacy and estate.
Born in Jamaica, Voletta immigrated to Brooklyn, raising her son, Biggie Smalls, as a single mother after his father left the family.
After her son's murder in 1997, Wallace continued to carry on his legacy, founding the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation and overseeing his estate.
Voletta Wallace published a memoir in 2005 and was instrumental in the production of the 2009 biopic about her son, reflecting her commitment to preserving his legacy.
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