Biggie's Mother Is a Seeker of Justice in Her Son's Murder
Biggie's mother continues to seek justice in the murder of her son. This article originally appeared in XXL magazine‘s April 2006 issue.
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The Notorious B.I.G.'s Mother Keeps It Real About Her Son's Come Up
Voletta Wallace, The Notorious B.I.G.'s mother, discusses her son's come up and legacy. This article originally appeared in XXL magazine's April 2002 issue.
The Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother Believes She Knows Who Killed Her Son
It's been 20 years since Biggie's untimely death.
7 Of Hip-Hop’s Most Famous Moms
In hip-hop not only are the rappers famous but there happens to be a few moms who struck their claim to fame also. Whether appearing on Love & Hip-Hop, involved in legal affairs regarding their deceased son's estate, or even responsible for the careers of numerous rap artists; the moms in hip-hop certainly deserve a bit of shine. Ch...
Today In Hip-Hop: Afeni Shakur & Voletta Wallace Appear On Stage Together At The VMAs
On this day, September 9, in hip-hop history...
1999: Approximately three years after the tragic deaths of their sons, Afeni Shakur and Voletta Wallace - the mothers of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G respectively - shared the stage together at MTV's annual Video Music Awards in 1999...
XXL Presents… The MTV Video Music Awards’ Most Memorable Hip-Hop Moments
Before the big show takes place on Sunday (August 28), XXL compiles a retrospective of the VMA's most memorable hip-hop moments...
The Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother Allegedly Shuts Down Lil’ Kim Song
The long-standing beef between Biggie's mom, Voletta Wallace, and Lil' Kim resurfaces, as Ms. Wallace allegedly refuses to clear a track the Brooklyn rapstress is featured on...
The Notorious B.I.G. Estate Signs New Licensing Deal
The estate of Biggie Smalls selects a licensing agency to help build on the rap icon’s legacy...
Brooklyn Rapper Gravy to Play Biggie in Upcoming Biopic
After months of open casting, Brooklyn MC Gravy has landed the role of Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace in the upcoming biopic, Notorious...