Christopher Wallace, Jr.

October 29, 2024

Fast Facts
Background
Career Timeline
Why We Love
Surprising Facts
FAQs

Christopher Wallace Jr., born on October 29, 1996, is an actor who has succeeded in other areas too. Known for his charisma and many talents, Wallace has made a name for himself beyond the legacy of his late father, Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.).

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Christopher George Latore Wallace, J.r.

Nickname:

Christopher Jordan Wallace, Lil Biggie Smalls, Lil Biggie

Birth date:

October 29, 1996

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio

Height:

5' 8"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$50 million

Background

Born in New York City to Faith Evans and Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.), Christopher Wallace Jr. didn’t exactly have a happy childhood. His parents separated shortly after he was born, and his father was murdered in a drive-by shooting in March 1997, when he was only four months old. His mom, an American singer, raised him on her own until she married Todd Russaw in 1998. However, Wallace lost a father again in 2011 when Russaw and Evans divorced.

In 2009, he starred in the movie “Notorious,” which was his breakthrough role. The film was centered on the life and death of his father. He played the role of the younger version of his father. His next appearance was in the comedy film “Everything Must Go” alongside Will Ferell and Rebecca Hall. He was later featured in the 2016 adventure film “Kicks” with Jahking Guillory and Christopher Meyer.

In March 2019, Wallace collaborated with his former stepfather Todd Russaw and entrepreneur Willie Mack to establish a cannabis company called Think BIG. According to the founders, the brand’s vision is to change people’s perception of cannabis and help them view it through the lens of “curiosity, creativity, contemplation, and healing.” In April of that year, the company released its cannabis brand called Frank White, named in honor of the late Christopher Wallace. They also partnered with Lowell Co. to produce pre-rolled cannabis joints.

Career timeline

2009

He Plays His Breakthrough Role

He stars as a younger version of his father in the biographical drama film “Notorious.”

2010

He Stars in a Comedy Film

He appears in a movie called “Everything Must Go.”

2019

He Features in a V.H.1 T.V. Series

He plays a one-off role in the third season of the series “Scream” for V.H.1.

2019

He Co-establishes Think BIG

Honoring his late father, he partners with Todd Russaw and Willie Mack to produce a cannabis brand and modify the public’s views about the psychoactive drug.

Why We Love Christopher Wallace, Jr.

He’s upholding his father’s legacy
Despite having no tangible memory of his father, Wallace has learned all he can about him. He also continues to honor his name.
He is an entertainer
Known as the Smoothie King on TikTok, Wallace hasn’t failed at delivering wholesome and fun content for his TikTok fans. This has won him many loyal followers.
He has learned to give back
Wallace stated that 10% of all proceeds from sales made by his cannabis company, Think BIG, is sent to help prisoners in California. He urges other cannabis companies to also give back to communities in need.

5 Surprising Facts

He is part of a rap group
Following in his father’s footsteps, Wallace is one-half of the rap crew C.J. & Jaha.
He didn’t want to act in “Notorious”
Wallace claimed that he initially wasn’t excited about playing the role of his father in “Notorious” because it seemed too obvious.
He was friends with his stepfather
His stepfather took the time to teach him about his father, The Notorious B.I.G., and what he stood for.
He always wanted to act
He discovered his flair for acting when he was only 11.
He was rumored to be gay
Rumors about Wallace being gay spread after a photo of him and Jason Wertz went viral — he has, however, denied these claims and is straight.