The Notorious B.I.G’s Mother Voletta Wallace Has Passed Away!

Noir Nation, it is with an extremely heavy heart that we inform you all of the passing of The Notorious BIG’s mother, Ms Voletta Wallace 🌹

According to reports from TMZ, Ms Wallace passed away Friday morning ( February 21) in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac confirms that the 78 year old passed away from natural causes while she was in hospice care.

“We suffered a tremendous loss today,” reads a statement from the Wallace family.

“Our mother, our matriarch, the woman who dedicated herself to uplifting her son, Christopher Wallace, and preserving his legacy has passed. It 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.”

Throughout the years, Ms Wallace has carried on the legacy of her son Biggie following his tragic murder in 1997. It has been indicated that she has helped pass down his fortune through his two children T’yanna and CJ Wallace; while also helping to grow his empire expand further than music.

When Biggie passed his estate was worth an estimated $10 million, as of now it is worth an estimated $160 million.