When The Notorious B.I.G. tragically passed away in 1997, his estate was legally divided among his immediate family. As his wife, Faith Evans was automatically awarded 50% of his estate, while their son Christopher “CJ” Wallace Jr. and Biggie’s daughter T’yanna Wallace each received 25%.
Despite having the legal authority to manage the estate independently, Faith chose to share administrative control with Biggie’s mother, Voletta Wallace. In her 2008 memoir, Keep the Faith, she revealed her reasoning behind this decision:
“I could have just made sure she was taken care of and then had my attorney let her attorney know our plans. But I wanted actual input from her on how she wanted things to be handled. And I wanted to have her there just as a way to show her that I was trying to be open and collaborative in the whole process.”
By working together, Faith and Voletta ensured Biggie’s legacy was preserved and honored in a way that reflected both his family’s wishes and his enduring influence on hip-hop culture. Their collaborative efforts have helped maintain Biggie’s presence in music and beyond, keeping his name alive for future generations.
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