The sale of The Notorious B.I.G.’s music catalog has sparked outrage, with Diddy’s former bodyguard, Gene Deal, alleging that the late rapper’s family will see none of the profits from the deal. Deal accused Wayne Barrow and Mark Pitts, who represent Biggie’s estate, of exploiting the rapper’s children and his recently deceased mother, Voletta Wallace, by selling his publishing and marketing rights for an estimated $100 million.
Deal revealed that negotiations began while Wallace was gravely ill in hospice care, stating, “These guys went on and started working out deals to allegedly sell Big’s publishing, his marketing, all his rights.” He emphasized that the deal benefits neither Wallace nor Biggie’s children, T’yanna and Christopher Jr., who were left behind after their father’s tragic murder in 1997.
Allegations against Diddy also surfaced, with Deal claiming that Wallace had never trusted him and intentionally avoided him, suspecting his involvement in her son’s unsolved murder. The timing of the catalog sale, following Wallace’s death, raises further questions about the motives behind the transaction.
Reports indicate that half of Biggie’s music rights are nearing a sale to Primary Wave, a company that manages the rights of several iconic artists. While initial estimates suggest the publishing rights could go for around $100 million, some sources believe the final sale might fall below that figure.
Barrow and Pitts, who managed Biggie during his life and have played significant roles in his estate since, have yet to respond to these serious allegations. As the situation unfolds, the fate of Biggie’s legacy and the financial well-being of his family remains uncertain.
