R&B singer Faith Evans is speaking on her former husband Notorious B.I.Gâs untimely murder, saying the family kind of knows what happen. The Hip Hop MC, real name Christopher Wallace, was gunned down in Los Angeles in March, 1997. An investigation was launched immediately after the fatal shooting but the case remains unsolved. “That’s kinda why we put the case on hold; until [the police] can prove that they’re actually pursuing it,” says Evans tells UKâs Voice. âWe don’t know who pulled the trigger but we have an idea what went on. It’s not something I would speak on because itâs still a pending case, so that wouldn’t be smart at all. But we have an idea, though we don’t know if it will ever be solved in the judicial system.” Various conspiracy theories have linked his death to the East Coast/West Coast rap rivalry involving former Death Row Records mogul Marion ‘Suge’ Knight and his top artist Tupac Shakur, who was shot and killed less than a year before Biggie’s tragedy (96). For now Faith says Biggieâs memories will live through their son Christopher âCJâ Wallace Jr., who is now 14-years old. She states, âIt’s hard not to think of B.I.G when I look at my son every day. And you know, there’s still so much to get your head around; we still have this [murder] case. But I believe God puts us in places we need to be in order to get where we have to go. So I’m really glad to have been a part of his life.â Source
It’s been over 22 years since the death of rap legend Notorious B.I.G and many still question what really happened that night in March 1997. Faith Evans, Biggie’s widow, has never shied away from discussing her late husband’s untimely passing, but now she is revealing more than ever before about his final moments. In a new interview with People Magazine, Evans opens up about how she believes Biggie’s murder was planned and why it still affects her to this day.
The music industry lost one of its most iconic figures on March 9th, 1997 when Notorious B.I.G was killed in a drive-by shooting at the age of 24 . Since then, there have been numerous conspiracies surrounding his death – some involving rival rapper Tupac Shakur whose own life ended tragically just months after Biggie’s did. But despite all the speculation, no one knows exactly what happened that fateful night or who may be responsible for taking Biggie’s life so abruptly.
Faith Evans had an immense bond with Notorious B.I.G during their three year marriage and even after his death continued to honor him through her music and public appearances. Now, nearly two decades later, she is opening up like never before about her complicated feelings towards his death and giving insight into what she believes happened on that night in Los Angeles all those years ago..
Faith Evans’ Thoughts On Biggie’s Passing
Faith Evans has been closely linked to the late Notorious B.I.G., or Christopher Wallace, since his passing in 1997. As his widow and former collaborator, her insights into the life of one of rap’s most notorious figures are invaluable. In an interview with ABC News earlier this year, she revealed some of her thoughts about Biggie’s death—thoughts that provide a valuable window into the tragedy still felt two decades later.
Evans began by expressing sorrow for those closest to Biggie when he died: “My heart goes out to all the people who were close to him at that time…It was a very difficult period for them as well as myself.” She then discussed how faith helped her cope after he passed away: “I had my church family I could turn to as far as getting spiritual guidance and comfort. That was really important for me because it gave me strength during a tough time.”
Though details surrounding Biggie’s murder remain murky nearly two decades on, Evans hinted that she believes there is more information available than what may be publicly known: “We have our ideas and we know what went on…But I just don’t think now is the right time to bring any of that up again,” leaving us with questions but also providing closure over this painful chapter in hip-hop history.
Allegations Surrounding Biggie’s Death
The circumstances surrounding Biggie’s death have been the subject of speculation and allegations for many years. While no one has ever been charged with his murder, there are several theories that point to a variety of suspects.
One theory suggests that rival rapper Tupac Shakur was responsible or had knowledge of who did it, though this has never been proven. Another theory alleges that Crips gang members were involved due to their animosity toward Bad Boy Records, which signed Biggie in 1993 and featured him prominently on its albums. This claim is further supported by reports from witnesses claiming they heard shots coming from multiple directions outside the Petersen Automotive Museum at the time of his shooting.
There have also been claims that police corruption played a part in covering up any investigation into Biggie’s death. However, these accusations remain unproven as well. As Faith Evans stated, much about what happened remains unknown—and will likely stay that way for some time yet.
Conclusion
I have always been a fan of Faith Evans and her music, so it was interesting to learn about her thoughts on Biggie’s death. It is clear that she has a deep understanding of the circumstances surrounding his passing and believes there is more to the story than what we’ve heard.
It is unfortunate that many questions still remain after all these years, but I’m glad that celebrities like Faith are willing to speak out and raise awareness around this issue. We need more people in positions of power to take an active role in discussing issues such as this one.
The bottom line is that no matter how much speculation exists, nothing will bring back The Notorious B.I.G., or give us concrete answers as to why he passed away at such an early age. All we can do now is honor his memory by continuing the conversation surrounding his life and legacy.
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