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Home · News

The Life and Times of Faith Evans

Faith Evans
By · January 9, 2009October 29, 2020
01
My Testimony

Faith Evans released her memoir, “Keep the Faith,” in 2008 and presented newcomer actress Antonique Smith with a copy to help her prepare for her role in “Notorious” as The First Lady of Bad Boy Records

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02
Between the Lines

Faith, who married the late Christopher “Biggie Smalls” Wallace after two-month whirlwhind romance, says she loved Biggie’s charm. “No matter what your walk in life is, you get to know B.I.G. through his words.”

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03
Bonnie and Clyde

Biggie and Evans were hip-hop’s beloved couple and have a son “CJ”, 12, together. “I had a career before I met B.I.G. He wasn’t popular like that when we met,” says Evans, who has since remarried. “We both came out the gate on Bad Boy and God aligned it that way.”

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04
Sent From Heaven

Evans and son Christopher Wallace, Jr., carry on the legacy of Biggie at the 1997 Video Music Awards following his death that year. “[CJ]’s even more reserved and laidback than his dad, so it was interesting to watch him [portray his father],” says Evans. “I believe it was meant for him to do [this film] because he didn’t know B.I.G. and he learned a lot about his dad from this film.”

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05
Fighting for Justice

After Biggie’s tragic shooting in Los Angeles, his mother, Voletta, and ex-wife, Evans, fought for the case to be solved. “I’m proud of Ms. Wallace and I support her project,” says Evans. “I told her if there was anything they needed they could call on me for it.”

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06
A Family Reunion

Evans with Biggie’s eldest daughter, T’yanna, mother Voletta, and son Christopher, accept a tribute in his honor at the 2005 VH1 Hip Hop Honors.

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07
Seed of Love

Christopher Wallace, Jr., Faith and Biggie’s son, portrays his father as a child in “Notorious,” with Angela Bassett starring as Voletta Wallace. “He was the last kid to audition and they said he nailed it,” says Evans. “He is so shy. I was shocked. He really impressed the [casting director].”

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08
Growing Pains

Through all she’s been through, Faith says her darkest moments made her stronger.

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09
Eternal Bond

Biggie’s mom, Voletta Wallace, and Evans continue to share a close relationship. The two enjoy a tender moment at the “Notorious” premiere after party in New York.

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10
My First Loves

Motherhood is top priority for Faith, with children Chyna Griffin, left, Joshua Russaw, and Christopher Jr. The close-knit clan attends the New York premiere of “Notorious.”

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