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Faith Evans Ordered to Pay $12.5M to Biggie’s Mother’s Trust
Faith Evans must pay $12.5 million to Notorious B.I.G.’s late mother’s trust after losing court battle.
In brief
Faith Evans must pay $12.5 million to Notorious B.I.G.’s late mother’s trust after losing court battle. Faith Evans paid $12.5 million to Voletta Wallace’s trust following a court ruling that she withheld Biggie’s catalog proceeds. Originally reported by Complex.
Court Ruling
Faith Evans lost a court battle over money related to Biggie’s catalog proceeds she allegedly withheld from his late mother.
Payment Amount
Judge ordered Faith Evans to pay $12,518,336 to Voletta Wallace’s trust for her interest in Notorious B.I.G., LLC.
Trust Membership Timeline
The trust became a member of the LLC on December 12, 2025, but missed payouts during the period it wasn’t a member.
Legal Background
Evans and Voletta Wallace founded the LLC in 2007, agreeing to split catalog proceeds with Biggie’s children.
The takeaway
Faith Evans paid $12.5 million to Voletta Wallace’s trust following a court ruling that she withheld Biggie’s catalog proceeds.
