Judge Orders Faith Evans to Pay $12.5 Million to Biggie Estate Trust

A Delaware judge ruled that Faith Evans' company must pay $12.5 million to a trust established by The Notorious B.I.G.'s mother, Voletta Wallace. The court determined that Evans' company improperly withheld profits owed to that trust following Wallace's death in 2025.

The ruling lands in the midst of a wider financial battle over the rapper's legacy. The estate recently secured a $100 million deal for his music rights, raising the stakes for all parties involved in the administration of Wallace's assets.

Legal disputes have been ongoing since Wallace died in 2025. Christopher Jordan "CJ" Wallace, the late rapper's son, is currently challenging the authority of Wayne Barrow, the rapper's former manager. Barrow made alleged last-minute changes to Wallace's estate documents before her death.

CJ Wallace is contesting whether Barrow had the authority to alter the grandmother's final will. This legal challenge adds another layer to the family's fight over the distribution of the estate's financial holdings.

The decision has drawn public attention to the complexities of managing a high-profile celebrity estate. While social media reactions remain mixed, with some supporting Evans and others criticizing her handling of the funds, the court's order establishes a clear financial obligation.

The next step in the legal process involves the execution of the judgment. Evans' company is now required to transfer the $12.5 million to the trust, while CJ Wallace continues to pursue his challenge regarding the estate documents.

The case illustrates the financial entanglements that can follow the death of a major cultural figure. With the music rights now valued at $100 million, the precise accounting of past profits and future distributions remains the central focus for the family and their legal representatives.