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Voletta Wallace Reportedly Sold Notorious B.I.G.'s Catalog Before Her Death
Voletta Wallace reportedly approved a deal that sold half of The Notorious B.I.G.'s iconic catalog before she passed away. According to a report The Wall Street Journal published on Thursday, March 20 ...
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After years of fighting for control of her son’s music rights, Notorious B.I.G.’s mom reached a $100M deal just before she died
Nearly three decades after his tragic death, The Notorious B.I.G.’s legacy continues to shape hip-hop and now, thanks to a major business deal, his influence will endure for generations. Late last ...
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The Late Voletta Wallace Secured Notorious B.I.G.’s Legacy via $200 Million Alliance w/Primary Wave
Years after the death of the Notorious B.I.G. the financial futures of his son and daughter are officially secure. According to The Wall Street Journal, B.I.G.’s mother, Voletta Wallace approved ...
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Primary Wave Acquires Notorious B.I.G.’s Catalog and Other Rights
The Wall Street Journal reports the deal values the rap icon's estate at worth $200 million By Elizabeth Dilts Marshall Primary Wave said on Thursday it partnered with The Notorious B.I.G.‘s ...
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Mo Money, Mo Product: The Notorious B.I.G. Industry Ramps Up
When it comes to the legacy of the Notorious B.I.G., prepare for even more Biggie. According to a new report in The Wall Street Journal, Biggie’s estate has teamed up with Primary Wave ...
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Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of legendary rapper The Notorious B.I.G., dies at 78
Notorious B.I.G.‘s 1994 debut album for Bad Boy Records ... It launched multiple hits, including the timeless No. 1 hits “Mo Money Mo Problems” and “Hypnotize.” In 1997, Wallace accepted the MTV Video ...
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Gene Deal Alleges Diddy Is Orchestrating The Sale Of The Notorious B.I.G.’s Publishing
It ain't for Big's kids.' According to Diddy’s former bodyguard, individuals have reportedly been appointed to oversee the sale of The Notorious B.I.G.’s music publishing, and the deal may not ...
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Notorious B.I.G.’s Estate Could Rake in $100 Million with Primary Wave Deal
Music publishing powerhouse Primary Wave is reportedly on the verge of securing a substantial share of Notorious B.I.G.’s catalog, including rights to his name and likeness. The deal ...
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Notorious B.I.G. Estate Partners With Primary Wave in Deal Including Publishing, Recordings, More
After weeks of rumors, Variety can confirm that the estate of the Notorious B.I.G. and Primary Wave Music have struck a partnership encompassing the late rapper’s music publishing and recordings ...
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Rapper Lil Cease to perform in Syracuse with local Notorious B.I.G. tribute band
The Notorious B.I.G. is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time thanks to classics like “Hypnotize,” “Big Poppa,” “Juicy,” and “Mo Money Mo Problems.” ...
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Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of legendary rapper The Notorious B.I.G., dies at 78
Notorious B.I.G.‘s 1994 debut album for Bad Boy Records ... including the timeless No. 1 hits “Mo Money Mo Problems” and “Hypnotize.” In 1997, Wallace accepted the MTV Video Music ...