CJ Wallace, the son of the late Biggie Smalls, is initiating a protracted legal battle with his grandmother, Voletta Wallace, demanding a thorough examination of her will by a handwriting expert. Wallace alleges a shockingly altered amendment just 15 days before Voletta’s death in February 2025, claiming it fundamentally changed the document’s structure and potentially defrauded him and his sister, Ty’anna.
The legal dispute stems from a series of events leading up to Voletta’s death. In 2020, Voletta established a will designating most of her assets to CJ and his sibling, Ty’anna, including significant portions of Biggie’s music awards, a substantial fur collection, jewelry, a Mercedes-Benz SUV, and property in Jamaica. The will was meticulously crafted, and Wallace is now arguing that the amendment, appearing just before her demise, drastically altered the arrangement, effectively removing the grandchildren and distributing the majority of the estate to a former manager, Wayne Barrow.
Wallace is demanding that the courts rigorously investigate the authenticity of the signatures on this amendment, specifically seeking the involvement of a handwriting expert. He’s also requesting the immediate dismissal of the amendment and the removal of Wayne Barrow as the executor of the estate, arguing that his actions constitute a breach of fiduciary duty.
This action follows a significant legal maneuver by Wayne Barrow, who recently achieved a major victory in Delaware court on August 7, 2026, ruling that Faith Evans had to gain access to Voletta’s portion of the Biggie trust profits. The $200 million primary wave deal valued Biggie’s entire catalog, and Barrow is aggressively pursuing control over the flow of that money. Wallace contends that Barrow manipulated the situation to secure his position as executor, and now the courts are tasked with determining the validity of this amendment.
The legal challenge is intensifying as Wallace anticipates potential ramifications for the entire estate, potentially impacting the distribution of assets and the legacy of Biggie Smalls. Experts suggest the handwriting expert’s analysis will be crucial in establishing the integrity of the document and uncovering any potential discrepancies.
Source: AllHipHop
