{"id":207699,"date":"2025-02-21T21:43:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T20:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackouthiphop.com\/blog\/?p=207699"},"modified":"2025-02-22T17:44:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T16:44:07","slug":"voletta-wallace-notorious-b-i-g-s-mother-dies-at-78","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackouthiphop.com\/blog\/voletta-wallace-notorious-b-i-g-s-mother-dies-at-78\/","title":{"rendered":"Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.\u2019s Mother, Dies at 72"},"content":{"rendered":"

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(revolt.tv<\/a>) Voletta Wallace has passed away at the age of 72, the Monroe County Coroner confirmed on Friday (Feb. 21).<\/p>\n

According to TMZ<\/a>, the mother of the legendary Notorious B.I.G., died of natural causes in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, under hospice care. In a statement, the family said more details on \u201chow we can all honor Ms. Wallace\u201d will be shared in the coming days.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe suffered a tremendous loss today. Our mother, our matriarch, the woman who dedicated herself to uplifting her son, Christopher Wallace<\/a>, and preserving his legacy has passed away,\u201d her loved ones expressed. \u201cIt is with immense sadness that we share this news with you, and ask that you please 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.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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