Who is Biggie Smalls’ widow Faith Evans?
REMEMBERED as one of the greatest rappers in history, Biggie Smalls was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.
Faith Evans and Biggie were married from 1994 until his untimely death in 1997.
Who is Faith Evans?
Born on June 10, 1973, Faith Evans is a native of Lakeland, Florida.
Her mother, Helene, was a professional singer.
Still a baby, Faith was left with foster parents: Johnnie Mae and Orvelt Kennedy.
At the age of two, Faith began singing in church. During her high school years, Faith performed with a multitude of jazz bands.
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After graduating in 1991, she briefly attended Fordham University in New York City.
The following year, she gave birth to Chyna Griffin.
Faith moved to Los Angeles in 1993, and began working professionally with musicians such as Al B. Sure! and Sean Combs; formerly known as P. Diddy.
She became the first female artist to sign to the Bad Boy Entertainment record label.
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When did Biggie Smalls and Faith Evans get together?
Biggie Smalls was also signed to Bad Boy Entertainment, and the two met for the first time at a photoshoot for the label.
On August 4, 1994, Faith Evans and Biggie were married.
Two years later, the couple welcomed a child together: Christopher George Latore Wallace Jr.
Prior to Biggie's death, the two separated after rumors of Faith's alleged affair with Tupac Shakur started circulating.
On March 9, 1997, Biggie Smalls was murdered in a drive-by shooting while in California.
His death remains unsolved.
Did Faith Evans ever remarry?
In 1998, Faith Evans married record company executive Todd Russaw.
Together, the couple welcomed two children: Joshua and Ryder.
In May of 2011, Russaw and Faith announced they were divorcing.
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On July 17, 2018, Faith married Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Stevie J.
After three years together, Stevie filed for divorce in 2021.
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