Timeline of Grief and Legacy: How Biggie Smalls' Family and Widow Honor His Name

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Q1: Did Faith Evans pass away?

A1: No. Faith Evans is alive and actively producing music and live shows. Inquiries about her passing typically stem from confusion regarding Christopher Wallace’s death in 1997 or searches about Biggie’s elderly mother, Voletta Wallace.

Q2: How old was Faith Evans when Biggie Smalls was murdered?

A2: Faith Evans was 23 years old when Christopher Wallace was fatally shot in Los Angeles on March 9, 1997.

Q3: Who manages the estate of The Notorious B.I.G. today?

A3: The estate is stewarded primarily by his mother, Voletta Wallace, alongside his two adult children, C.J. Wallace and T’yanna Wallace, with ongoing consultation from Faith Evans.

Q4: Did Faith Evans and Voletta Wallace get along after Biggie died?

A4: Yes. While they had brief early differences regarding Wallace's estate handling, they formed a unified front for over twenty-five years, jointly managing tribute projects, legal battles, and charitable initiatives.