Biggie’s Manager Wins Court Order Requiring Faith Evans to Share Primary Wave Catalog Money
A lawyer for Wayne Barrow, who's the estate trustee for The Notorious B.I.G.'s mother Voletta Wallace, tells Billboard the decision is "a complete vindication."
Former Notorious B.I.G. manager Wayne Barrow has secured a court order compelling Faith Evans to share profits from a significant music catalog deal. The Delaware judge ruled on August 7 that Barrow, named as the successor to his mother Voletta Wallace's 50% stake in Biggie's intellectual property assets, is entitled to access the profits from the deal.
This comes after Barrow sued Evans last July, claiming the singer was blocking his ownership stake and the share of the "Primary Wave" catalog deal profits. The deal, valued at $100 million by the Wall Street Journal, will see Evans and Biggie's children CJ and Ty'anna Wallace share the remaining earnings. Barrow's attorney praised the ruling, stating that Faith had "no basis whatsoever" to withhold the money.
The legal battle began shortly after Voletta's death in February 2025 at age 78, with Voletta naming Barrow as both the sole executor and trustee of her estate and interest in the business entity Notorious B.I.G. LLC. Evans countersued, claiming the LLC's bylaws did not permit Voletta to transfer ownership to Barrow without her consent.
However, Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick sided with Barrow, ruling that Evans' position "fails at many levels."
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