Nigeria, Feb. 22 -- The world of hip-hop and those who have followed the legacy of Christopher Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G., received somber news with the passing of his beloved mother, Valetta Wallace. As the matriarch of one of hip-hop's most legendary figures, Valetta Wallace carried the weight of her son's legacy with dignity and purpose long after his untimely death. Now, as she departs this world, many find solace in the thought that she is finally reunited with her son, whose life was tragically cut short in 1997.

As gathered, Valetta Wallace, who was the keeper of Notorious B.I.G.'s legacy, died at 78 in the early hours of Friday, February 21, 2025. She died at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, after a stint...