Voletta Wallace
Voletta Wallace was the mother of iconic rapper The Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace, and a passionate guardian of her son's legacy. Following his tragic death in 1997, she became an influential figure in the hip-hop community, working to preserve his memory and music. Despite initially not understanding his work, she came to appreciate his talent, stating that listening to his music served as therapy for her grief. In addition to her role as a mother, she was an executive producer for the documentary 'Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell,' showcasing her dedication to sharing her son's story.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 120,255 | $21,000,000 | 7,629$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,340 | $89,000 | 60$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,639 | $15,000 | 13$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,220 | $2,700,000 | 725$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 45,530 | $106,000 | 90$ |
| Totals | 6 | 466,469,035 | 193,984 | $23,910,000 | 8,517$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Dominican Republic:
Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the great rapper The Notorious B.I.G., passed away at the age of 78.
7
Jamaica:
Voletta Wallace was a dedicated keeper of the legacy of her son, The Notorious B.I.G.
9
Kenya:
Voletta Wallace, the mother of legendary rapper The Notorious B.I.G., passed away on Friday aged 78.
8
United Kingdom:
Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the late rapper the Notorious BIG, died on Friday morning aged 78.
7
United States:
Voletta Wallace was the mother of the Brooklyn rapper the Notorious B.I.G., whose stewardship of her son’s career and legacy helped cement him as a hip-hop legend.
9
United States:
Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the late great rapper The Notorious B.I.G., died Friday morning at 78.
7