T'yanna Wallace Net Worth

What is T'yanna Wallace's Net Worth?

T'yanna Wallace is an American fashion designer who has a net worth of $20 million. T'yanna Wallace is the daughter of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G., aka Christopher Wallace. Biggie famously sung about T'yanna in his 1994 song "Juicy," and she made a brief appearance in the music video. In 2013, T'yanna launched a clothing line called Notoriouss in honor of her father.

The Notorious B.I.G.'s Wealth and Estate

Net Worth at the Time of His Death

When The Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher Wallace) was tragically killed in 1997, his estimated net worth was around $10 million. His wealth primarily came from his multi-platinum albums, performances, and music industry ventures. However, his estate would grow exponentially in the decades following his passing.

Who Inherited His Estate?

Biggie did not have a formal will, so his estate was overseen by his mother, Voletta Wallace, who became its administrator. His two children, T'yanna Wallace and Christopher "C.J." Wallace Jr., were the primary beneficiaries, with their inheritance placed in trust funds. His widow, Faith Evans, also played a key role in managing his legacy but did not take a significant portion of the estate for herself.

Growth of the Estate Over Time

Despite his young age at death, Biggie's estate has grown tremendously. Through music sales, streaming, licensing, and merchandising, the estate's value has surged to an estimated $50–$100 million. His albums continue to sell millions of copies, and his music is frequently streamed, keeping royalty revenues high.

Posthumous releases, licensing deals, and his image being used in films, documentaries, and merchandise have further contributed to the estate's success. His music is widely featured in commercials, movies, and video games, ensuring a steady income stream.

Management of the Estate

Voletta Wallace was the estate's primary decision-maker, overseeing branding, licensing, and music-related projects until her death in 2025. Faith Evans has also played a key role in preserving Biggie's legacy. The estate is operated through Notorious B.I.G., LLC, which ensures that profits are distributed to Biggie's heirs and that his brand remains protected.

Both of Biggie's children have become involved in the family business. T'yanna Wallace has launched a clothing line inspired by her father, while C.J. Wallace has pursued acting and other ventures tied to his father's name. Both have received significant financial benefits from their father's legacy.

Posthumous Business Ventures

Biggie's estate continues to expand into modern business ventures. In 2022, the estate launched an NFT collection, tapping into digital markets to generate new revenue. The estate has also been vigilant in protecting his image, taking legal action against unauthorized uses of his likeness to maintain control over his brand.

Additionally, the estate supports charitable efforts through the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation, which funds education and community programs in honor of Biggie.

Legacy and Ongoing Revenue Streams

Every anniversary of Biggie's death or his album releases brings renewed interest in his music. Special edition vinyl releases, documentary films, and media projects drive increased streaming and merchandise sales. His estate remains one of the most profitable of any late celebrity, continuing to generate millions annually.

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Early Life

T'yanna Wallace was born T'yanna Dream Wallace on August 8, 1993, in New York. Her parents, Jan Jackson and Christopher Wallace, had been together for four years when T'yanna was born, but they split up when she was eight months old. Before his daughter's birth, Biggie had quit selling drugs in order focus on his musical career. After T'yanna was born, he began selling drugs again, much to the chagrin of his producer, Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs. Once Combs discovered Biggie was selling drugs again, he forced him to quit and focus 100% on making records. T'yanna was just three years old when her father was murdered in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles, and before his death, Biggie set up a trust fund for his daughter's education. Wallace has a half-brother, Christopher Jr. (also known as C.J.), from Biggie's marriage to singer Faith Evans; C.J. is an actor who played a young version of his father in the 2009 biopic "Notorious." T'yanna attended Penn State University and spent a year working in the school cafeteria. She graduated in 2015.

Career

T'yanna started designing clothing and accessories when she was in high school, and she decided to start a fashion line in college. In May 2013, she announced the launch of the Notoriouss clothing line, which features t-shirts and other fashion items. The launch happened just one day after what would have been Biggie's 41st birthday. Wallace opened a storefront in Brooklyn in 2017, and two years later, the store moved to a new location right across the street. Every year on March 9th, the anniversary of Biggie's death, T'yanna releases a limited-edition t-shirt in his honor. She has said that her designs are influenced by her father and New York, and on her decision to go into the fashion business, she stated, "The Wallace name is big, I'm not gonna lie… I try to just continue the legacy. That's why I started my clothing line dedicated to him."

Voletta Wallace and T'Yanna Wallace (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Personal Life

Biggie's murder remains unsolved. In a 2015 interview with Juicy magazine, T'yanna stated:

"The whole not knowing who did it thing, it used to bother me a lot when I was younger…But as time goes by, you start to think, that happened so long ago. Like so much…street names have changed back then, and evidence has messed up, people have died from then…you know, just let him rest in peace. Just let him rest."

Wallace is very close to her stepmother, Faith Evans, and has said:

"Faith's whole family is like my family, and my whole family is like her family. It's like the biggest jumble of everything, and I love it."

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