The Notorious B.I.G.'s 2 Kids: All About T'yanna and C.J. Wallace

Mar. 15, 2025

Notorius B.I.G. ; T’yanna Wallace and C. J. Wallace attend The Biggie Estate hosts an Empire State Building lighting ceremony on May 20, 2022 in New York City.Photo:Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic ; Johnny Nunez/WireImage

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic ; Johnny Nunez/WireImage

In 2017, C.J. spoke at theBillboardMusic Awardson behalf of himself and T’yanna to celebrate what would have been their dad’s 45th birthday.

After B.I.G.’s mother, Violetta Wallace, died in February 2025,Page Sixreported that both C.J. and T’yanna attended her celebration of life the following month.

Here’s everything to know about The Notorious B.I.G.’s kids: T’yanna and C.J.

T’yanna Wallace, 31

T’yanna Wallace attends “Sky’s The Limit” Celebrating The Life and Legacy of The Notorious BIG on May 21, 2023 in New York City.Roy Rochlin/Getty

Roy Rochlin/Getty

Biggie and his high school sweetheart, Jackson, welcomed their daughter, T’yanna Wallace, on Aug. 10, 1993.

T’yanna proved to be a big inspiration for her dad’s music, with the rapper mentioning her in several of his songs, most notably his 1994 single “Juicy.”

“To all the people that lived above the buildings that I was hustlin' in front of, called the police on me when I was just tryin' to make some money to feed my daughter,” he rapped on the hit song.

She started her own brand,Notoriouss Clothing, while she was studying at Penn State University, as a nod to her late father.

Notorious B.I.G. and his daughter T’yanna Wallace.T’yanna Wallace/Instagram

T’yanna Wallace/Instagram

B.I.G.’s firstborn also openedThe Biggie Experiencein March 2024 to give fans an immersive look into her father’s life and impact, including reimaginings of his home.

“I always wanted to be the person who says, ‘OK, my dad’s not here anymore, but I know how special he is.’ So, I want to continue his legacy in any way possible,” T’yanna toldForbes. “I always wanted his legacy to be available to his fans.”

The elder Wallace sibling now lives in the Big Apple with herdaughter, whom she wants to feel connected to her late dad.

“I have my daughter, and I want her to know how special her grandfather is. I want her to understand how influential he is. The train has to keep going because I want her to see how much he accomplished at such a young age,” T’yanna explained toForbes. “I won’t stop continuing his legacy because I want my daughter to see that.”

Christopher Jordan “C.J.” Wallace, 28

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Biggie and singer Evans welcomed their son, Christopher Jordan Wallace, on Oct. 19, 1996.

Though B.I.G. was murdered less than a year after C.J. was born, the rapper’s son still takes after his famous father.

“I have no memory of my dad, but I’ve been told so many stories about him and how much we are similar,” he told PEOPLE in 2022.

C.J Wallace and T’yanna Wallace attend The Biggie Experience: “The Return Of The King” Private Launch on March 08, 2024 in New York City.Johnny Nunez/WireImage

Johnny Nunez/WireImage

C.J. even played a young version of his dad in the 2009 biopicNotorious, and working on the film inspired a love of movies and aspirations to direct.

“I’m very interested in creating a new story — a story that’s separate from Notorious B.I.G.,” he continued. “Let’s tell the Christopher George Latore Wallace story.”

C.J. owns a lifestyle company called Frank White, named after one of his dad’s aliases. Biggie’s secondborn also started theThink BIG initiative, which advocates for cannabis legalization and criminal justice reform.

Through his businesses, C.J. hopes to further his dad’s legacy. “It’s why I’m doing Think BIG and all of these different things to reallykeep [his] name aliveand continue to take it to new heights,” he told PEOPLE in 2020.

source: people.com