Voletta Wallace

About the Author

Voletta Wallace, the devoted mother of the legendary rapper Christopher Wallace, known to the world as The Notorious B.I.G., has channeled her profound grief and unwavering love into a poignant memoir that immortalizes her son's extraordinary life. Born in Jamaica and later immigrating to Brooklyn, Voletta raised Christopher amidst the vibrant yet challenging streets of New York, instilling in him the values of hard work, faith, and resilience that would define his meteoric rise in hip-hop. In her heartfelt book, Biggie: Voletta Wallace Remembers Her Son, Christopher Wallace, aka Notorious B.I.G., she shares intimate stories, cherished memories, and the unyielding pain of his tragic loss, offering readers a deeply personal glimpse into the woman behind the icon and the unbreakable bond that shaped a cultural phenomenon.