CJ Wallace, the son of the late Notorious B.I.G., is speaking out about what he describes as a deeply personal family matter. According to The Source, Wallace claims that he and his sister were removed from their grandmother's will just two weeks before she passed away.
What He Said
The details of the situation remain limited, but CJ Wallace has made it clear he believes the timing of the will changes was suspicious. Being removed from a family member's estate plan two weeks before their death raises questions about the circumstances under which the changes were made.
Wallace did not publicly name who he believes is responsible for the changes or what the grandmother's original wishes were. He and his sister are the biological grandchildren of the deceased.
The Family Legacy
CJ Wallace is the son of Christopher Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, and Faith Evans. He was born after his father's murder in 1997 and has carried the family name into his own creative career, including acting in the 2009 biopic Notorious where he portrayed his father as a child.
The Wallace family estate has been the subject of various legal and financial discussions over the years, given the continued commercial value of Biggie's music catalog and brand.
What Comes Next
Whether this situation leads to legal action or remains a public statement of grievance is unclear. Estate disputes within families are common, though they rarely play out publicly. CJ Wallace choosing to speak about it suggests the matter is unresolved and deeply felt.
No other family members have publicly responded to his claims.
Estate Complications
The Wallace family estate has been the subject of legal and financial discussions for decades, largely because of the immense commercial value of The Notorious B.I.G.'s music catalog. Biggie's posthumous releases, licensing deals, merchandise, and brand partnerships continue generating significant revenue nearly 30 years after his death.
How that wealth flows through the family has been a sensitive topic. CJ Wallace and his sister represent the direct biological legacy of one of hip-hop's most commercially successful artists. Their relationship to the broader family estate has financial implications that extend well beyond sentimental value.
Legal Options
Estate disputes involving will changes made shortly before death are among the most commonly litigated matters in probate court. Courts regularly examine whether a person had the mental capacity to make changes to their estate plan, whether undue influence was involved, and whether proper legal procedures were followed.
If CJ Wallace decides to pursue legal action, the two-week timeline between the will changes and the death would likely be a central focus. Courts view last-minute changes to estate plans with heightened scrutiny, particularly when they disinherit close family members.
For now, the situation remains a public statement without confirmed legal proceedings. Whether it escalates into a courtroom battle or resolves privately within the family is something only the Wallaces can determine.
