Lil Kim poured her heart out to Biggie‘s mother Voletta Wallace in a heartfelt tribute following the matriarch’s passing.
Voletta passed away last month at the age of 78. She died of natural causes while in hospice care at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
Last week, a service was held at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in New York City, where Kim, Ma$e and Faith Evans were among the attendees.
Taking to Instagram in the days following, Kim shared a carousel of photos with Voletta, as well as pictures of some of their text conversations that were filled with love on both sides.
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“We spent the last 9-10 years strengthening our relationship which if u know our history that is Gods work,” she wrote in the caption. “But the last 4-5 years were really special because we started to talk, at least once a month. Then eventually once a week then 2-3 times a week. U would send me beautiful photos of yourself and an update of ur garden which had become your life. The flowers and crop u planted would come along nicely except some times those damn peonies.
“Everyone who was close to u called u Meema but I called u mommy like a second mom. Which is why the 11th photo is very special to me because that was the day u showed me ur phone and u said “look what I have u saved as,“ I said, “what?” U said, “daughter“ I smiled so big it warmed my heart and u began to call me daughter all the time after that.
“Our conversations got more intense, u kept saying we need to spend time in person. U wanted me to come to the house, I couldn’t wait to do that, especially since it’s been awhile since I’ve been there. I had plans to come around Christmas but u were going to Jamaica to see your mom, so I said I will come when U got back after the new year some time.
“Once 2025 came in we began to talk again but by this time u were calling me a lot saying we have to see each other and ‘ur the only one I haven’t seen yet.’ It was odd to me that she said that, almost as if she had something to tell me. Smh, I kept saying I’m coming mommy. The plan was to spend time with her after my show in Atlantic City since she was only a couple of hours away, but that day will never come. This hits different because there’s no hurt and sadness like the hurt and sadness when u crave conversation from someone who is no longer here.”
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She concluded: “I’m smiling to myself because I can hear u saying “MY GOD CHRISTOPHER!! Put that smoke down!!” It makes the sadness a little better knowing that you’re reunited with the other half of ur heart. Rest in heaven Meema. We lost a phenomenal strong Queen but we gained a beautiful warrior angel.”
A statement from Voletta Wallace’s family upon her passing read: “We suffered a tremendous loss today. Our mother, our matriarch, the woman who dedicated herself to uplifting her son, Christopher Wallace, and preserving his legacy has passed away.
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“It is with immense sadness that we share this news with you, and ask that you please give our family the space and time needed to grieve this monumental loss.
“Thank you for your continued outpouring of love, prayers and condolences in this difficult time. In the coming days, we will share how we can all honor Ms. Wallace. Thank you for your immense support and love.”
Following the death of Biggie, Wallace was left in charge of her son’s estate and music rights — a portion of which are reportedly being sold for up to $100 million.
