Where did Voletta Wallace pass away?

Voletta Wallace passed away at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

How did Voletta Wallace initially perceive her son's music?

Initially, Voletta Wallace dismissed her son's rap music, referring to it as 'noise.' However, after his death, she listened to his music and came to appreciate his talent.

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Voletta Wallace, Mother of The Notorious B.I.G., Passes Away at 78

Voletta Wallace, an advocate for her son's legacy, the Notorious B.I.G., died at her home in Pennsylvania after hospice care.

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Voletta Wallace, aged 78, passed away in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, after a stint in hospice care. She dedicated herself to preserving the legacy of her son, Christopher 'Notorious B.I.G.' Wallace, who was murdered in 1997. Wallace initially dismissed her son's rap music but grew to appreciate his talent after his death. She founded the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation and contributed to the Netflix documentary 'Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell.' Her passing is mourned by many who remember her efforts to honor her son's memory and support other grieving families.

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: Voletta Wallace passed away at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
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: Voletta Wallace was a dedicated advocate for her son's legacy. She founded the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation and contributed to the Netflix documentary 'Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell' as an executive producer.
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: Initially, Voletta Wallace dismissed her son's rap music, referring to it as 'noise.' However, after his death, she listened to his music and came to appreciate his talent.
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