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Notorious B.I.G.'s Mother Voletta Wallace Passes Away at 72

2/21/2025

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Voletta Wallace, the beloved mother of iconic rapper Notorious B.I.G., has sadly passed away at the age of 72 in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Her family shared their heartbreak and asked for privacy during this difficult time. A Jamaican native, Voletta played a pivotal role in raising B.I.G. in Brooklyn and managing his estate following his tragic murder in 1997, which greatly enhanced his legacy.

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Voletta Wallace, the beloved mother of iconic rapper Notorious B.I.G., has sadly passed away at the age of 72 in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Her family shared their heartbreak and asked for privacy during this difficult time. A Jamaican native, Voletta played a pivotal role in raising B.I.G. in Brooklyn and managing his estate following his tragic murder in 1997, which greatly enhanced his legacy.