C. J. Wallace (actor) explained

C. J. Wallace
Birth Name:Christopher Jordan Wallace
Birth Date:29 October 1996
Birth Place:New York City, U.S.
Years Active:2008–present
Parents:The Notorious B.I.G.
Faith Evans

Christopher Jordan Wallace (born October 29, 1996), also known by his stage name Lil Biggie, is an American actor.[1] He is the son of the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G and American singer Faith Evans.

Early life

Christopher Jordan Wallace was born in New York City on October 29, 1996. He is the son of American singer Faith Evans and late rapper, Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace, who was murdered in March 1997, when Wallace was just four months old.[2] His paternal grandparents were from Jamaica,[3] [4] his maternal grandfather was of English and possibly Italian descent and his maternal grandmother was Helene Evans, a Black professional singer.[5] [6] He has a paternal half-sister and three maternal half-siblings.

Career

Wallace's breakthrough role was in the 2009 biopic Notorious. In 2010, he starred in the comedy film Everything Must Go,[7] [8] [9] but did not have another acting role until starring in the 2016 adventure film Kicks.[10] In 2019, he played Amir in the third season of the VH1 slasher series Scream.[11] [12]

Wallace, alongside his former stepfather Todd Russaw and entrepreneur Willie Mack, launched a cannabis company called Think BIG in March 2019.[13] The brand aims to challenge the public's perception of cannabis by launching brands, products, and collaborations that emphasize "curiosity, creativity, contemplation, and healing". The brand also prioritizes social justice initiatives.[14] In April 2019, the company launched a brand of cannabis called Frank White, named after Wallace's father's alter-ego,[15] as well as pre-rolls of cannabis in collaboration with Lowell Herb Co.[16] [17] Wallace has also partnered with brands such as Lexus,[18] Mitchell & Ness,[19] State Bicycle Co.[20] Santa Cruz Shredder[21] and more.

In August 2020, Wallace released "Big Poppa (House Mix)", remixing his father's classic hit single with Sean Combs, in conjunction with Mack and Jonathan Hay.[22] Wallace and his sister T'Yanna later gave acceptance speeches on behalf of their father, following The Notorious B.I.G.'s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[23] In 2023, Wallace starred on the Paramount+ network show MTV's Family Legacy.[24]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009NotoriousYoung Christopher Wallace
2010Everything Must GoKenny
2016KicksAlbert
2018Monsters and MenKael
2019She's MissingTaylor

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019Scream: ResurrectionAmir AyoubMain role (season 3)
2023MTV's Family LegacyHimselfMain role

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Christopher Jordan Wallace. IMDb.
  2. Web site: Nessif . Bruna . Rapper Notorious B.I.G and Faith Evans' Son Graduates From High School—See the Pics! . E! . June 3, 2014 . June 3, 2018.
  3. Book: Lang, Holly. The Notorious B.I.G: A Biography. limited. Greenwood Publishing Group. 2007. 978-0-313-34156-4. 1–2.
  4. Web site: Excerpt: Unbelievable – The Life, Death, and Afterlife of The Notorious B.I.G.. Coker. Cheo H.. Vibe. March 8, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20090216210530/http://www.vibe.com/news/online_exclusives/2004/03/excerpt_unbelievable_life_death_afterlife_notorious_big . February 16, 2009.
  5. Web site: Wood. Gaby. Rap's first lady. July 10, 2005. The Guardian. March 14, 2009.
  6. Book: Evans, Faith. Aliya S. King. Keep the Faith: A Memoir. Grand Central Publishing. August 2008. 978-0446199506. registration.
  7. Web site: [VIDEO] Notorious B.I.G.'s Son, Christopher 'CJ' Wallace Stars in 'Everything Must Go']. 93.1 WZAK. October 28, 2015. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304075522/http://wzakcleveland.hellobeautiful.com/2812051/video-notorious-b-i-g-s-son-christopher-cj-wallace-stars-in-everything-must-go/. dead.
  8. Web site: A Picture Window on a Life Turned Inside Out. A. O. Scott. Scott, A. O.. May 12, 2011. The New York Times.
  9. Web site: Biggie's Son to Star in New Movie. April 3, 2011. BET.com. October 28, 2015.
  10. Web site: PopMatters. Exposing the Ridiculousness of Hypermasculinity: An Interview With Justin Tipping. Boo, Bernard. September 9, 2016.
  11. Web site: 'Scream' Casts Tyga & C.J. Wallace, Sets MTV Premiere Date For Season 3 Reboot. Andreeva. Nellie. July 17, 2017. Deadline. September 10, 2017.
  12. 'Scream' Reboot Gets Trailer With Cameo From Paris Jackson. Samhan. Jamie. Entertainment Weekly. June 24, 2019. June 25, 2019. June 26, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190626202446/https://etcanada.com/news/467876/scream-reboot-gets-trailer-with-cameo-from-paris-jackson/. dead.
  13. Web site: CJ Wallace, Son Of The Notorious B.I.G., Talks About His New Cannabis Brand Honoring His Father. Price. Emily. Forbes. en. April 9, 2019.
  14. Web site: About. Think BIG. en. April 9, 2019. September 21, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190921022630/https://www.comethinkbig.com/about-us. dead.
  15. Web site: The Notorious B.I.G.'s Son Just Launched a Weed Brand to Honor His Dad. Erickson. Nate. April 9, 2019. Esquire. en-US. April 9, 2019.
  16. Web site: Cannabis Brand Founded by CJ Wallace to Honor His Late Father, Notorious B.I.G.. April 9, 2019. Black Enterprise. en-US. April 12, 2019.
  17. Web site: Children of Rap: C.J. Wallace on Honoring His Dad Biggie's Legacy. Morgan. Mullings. September 26, 2019.
  18. Web site: Lexus Partners With The Notorious B.I.G.'s Son, CJ Wallace, To Commemorate The Icon's Legacy. Atiya. Jordan. May 23, 2022.
  19. Web site: Biggie’s Son CJ Wallace Drops Frank White x Mitchell & Ness Capsule Collection. DeMicia. Inman. June 9, 2021.
  20. Web site: State Bicycle Co. Honors The Notorious B.I.G.'s Legendary Album 'Ready to Die'. July 6, 2020. Hypebeast.
  21. Web site: Iconic SCS Collabs With Frank White To Mark 50 Years of Hip Hop. Stephanie. Price. November 1, 2023.
  22. Web site: Notorious B.I.G.’s Son Shares 'Big Poppa' House Remix. Spin. August 12, 2020.
  23. Web site: CJ and T'yanna Wallace Acceptance Speeches on Behalf of The Notorious B.I.G. | 2020 Induction. November 7, 2020. YouTube.
  24. Web site: 'MTV's Family Legacy' star CJ Wallace on what his dad, The Notorious B.I.G., brought to hip-hop | ABC Audio Digital Syndication. digital.abcaudio.com.

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