Voletta Wallace, mother of legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G., has passed away at age 78 in hospice care due to natural causes, as confirmed by Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac.

A former preschool teacher, Wallace dedicated her life to preserving her son's legacy following his tragic murder in a drive-by shooting on March 9, 1997. Christopher "Biggie" Wallace was just 24 years old at the time of his death.

Her dedication to her son's memory included several notable achievements:

• Accepting the MTV Video Music Award for Biggie's "Life After Death" album
• Establishing the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation
• Contributing to the 2018 film "City of Lies," which investigated alleged police coverups in Biggie's death
• Working alongside Afeni Shakur (Tupac's mother) to promote unity among hip-hop fans

In her final public statement to Rolling Stone in May, Wallace addressed Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal troubles regarding sexual assault allegations, expressing disappointment in someone she once trusted: "I hope that I see Sean one day, and the only thing I want to do is slap the daylights out of him... I liked him. I didn't want to believe all the awful things, but I'm so ashamed and embarrassed."

Voletta Wallace's impact on hip-hop culture and her unwavering commitment to justice for her son has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Her legacy lives on through the continued influence of Notorious B.I.G.'s music, which she noted reached even those "who weren't even born yet when he died."

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