Christopher Wallace Jr., son of late rap icon The Notorious B.I.G., has gone to court over changes made to his grandmother Voletta Wallace’s will. These changes were made just weeks before her death, leading to the Biggie son will challenge that has made headlines.
According to TMZ, Wallace claims the amendment significantly altered how his grandmother’s estate would be handled. Moreover, it effectively removed him and other family members from benefits they had previously been expected to receive. As a result, the Biggie son will challenge is now unfolding in the courts.
Will allegedly changed 15 days before death
Wallace said his grandmother originally created her will in 2020. The provisions reportedly included him, his sister T’yanna and other relatives.
The estate included valuable personal belongings such as jewellery, fur collections, music awards connected to Biggie, a Mercedes-Benz SUV and property in Jamaica.
However, Wallace claims an amendment was signed just 15 days before Voletta died in February 2025. This changed key parts of the arrangement.
He is now asking the court to invalidate the changes, making the Biggie son will challenge especially significant for the future of the estate.
Wallace questions grandmother’s condition
One of the major issues raised in the filing concerns Voletta’s health at the time the amendment was signed. Therefore, the Biggie son will challenge also scrutinises her capacity to sign the documents.
Wallace claims his grandmother was seriously ill and largely confined to bed during her final days.
He also questioned the authenticity of the signatures on the amended documents, arguing that they appeared inconsistent.
The dispute has now placed fresh scrutiny on decisions made around the management of Biggie’s estate shortly before Voletta’s death.
Wayne Barrow’s role challenged
The amended documents reportedly gave Wayne Barrow, vice chairman of the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation, a more prominent role in overseeing the estate.
Wallace is also seeking to have Barrow removed from his position.
The legal challenge comes amid another dispute involving Barrow and Biggie’s widow, Faith Evans. The dispute is over control and recognition of interests connected to the rapper’s estate.
Voletta had played a major role in managing her son’s legacy following his death in 1997.
Biggie estate remains valuable
The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate continues to hold significant value nearly three decades after the rapper’s death.
Before Voletta died, a portion of Biggie’s music catalogue was sold to Primary Wave. However, the financial terms of the deal were not publicly disclosed.
Wallace’s latest court action could now determine who ultimately controls or benefits from parts of his grandmother’s estate. It could also determine, indirectly, who benefits from elements linked to Biggie’s legacy.
Neither Wallace nor Barrow had publicly commented in detail on the latest legal challenge at the time of the report.
