On July 10, 2025, the hip-hop community was left reeling as Christopher “C.J.” Wallace, son of the late rap legend The Notorious B.I.G. and singer Faith Evans, dropped a bombshell revelation that has reignited speculation about his mother’s tumultuous relationships with producer Stevie J and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. In an emotional interview on the podcast Next Question with Katie Couric, C.J. disclosed previously unreported details about his mother’s 2018 marriage to Stevie J, her professional ties to Diddy, and a set of medical records that allegedly point to a deeper, more troubling reason for her silence over the years. The disclosure, described as “heartbreaking” by fans on X, has sparked a firestorm of reactions, with many praising C.J.’s courage while others question the motives behind airing such personal truths. This moment has not only reopened wounds tied to Biggie’s 1997 murder but also raised questions about loyalty, trauma, and the hidden toll of fame in the hip-hop world.

C.J., now 28 and an actor and entrepreneur, spoke candidly about discovering medical records from 2017 that suggested his mother, Faith Evans, had been battling a serious health condition—rumored to be a neurological disorder—around the time she reconnected with Stevie J, a longtime friend and Bad Boy Records producer. According to C.J., these records, which he claims were kept from the public, shed light on why Evans, known for hits like “I’ll Be Missing You,” remained silent about her rapid marriage to Stevie J and her complex history with Diddy. “My mom was going through something heavy,” C.J. said, his voice thick with emotion. “She wasn’t herself when she made those choices. I think she felt trapped, like she had to protect certain people.” The records, which C.J. did not fully disclose out of respect for his mother’s privacy, reportedly indicate a period of intense medical treatment that coincided with her decision to marry Stevie J in a secretive Las Vegas ceremony, a move that shocked even close family members, including C.J. himself.

The marriage to Stevie J, finalized in 2018 and dissolved in 2023, was particularly painful for C.J., who is Stevie’s godson and was only five months old when his father, Biggie, was killed in a still-unsolved drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. Stevie J, a key producer for Bad Boy Records and a close friend of Biggie, worked on hits like “Mo Money Mo Problems.” C.J. revealed that he felt betrayed by the marriage, not only because it was kept secret but also because he believed Stevie and Diddy exerted undue influence over his mother during a vulnerable time. “Stevie was family, and Diddy was always around,” C.J. said. “I didn’t understand why she’d marry someone so tied to my dad’s world without telling me.” Reports from TMZ at the time noted C.J.’s hurt, emphasizing his close bond with both his mother and Stevie, making the elopement a personal blow.

The mention of Diddy adds another layer of complexity. As the founder of Bad Boy Records, Diddy signed both Biggie and Evans in the 1990s, fostering their careers but also entangling them in the East Coast-West Coast rivalry that culminated in Biggie’s and Tupac Shakur’s murders. C.J. hinted that Evans’ silence about her health and relationships was partly to protect Diddy, who has faced recent allegations of misconduct, including a 2024 lawsuit from Cassie Ventura accusing him of abuse. “Mom knew things about that world, about Diddy, that she didn’t want out there,” C.J. claimed, stopping short of elaborating. While Evans has publicly denied rumors that Diddy was involved in Biggie’s death, as reported by BET in 2018, C.J.’s comments suggest she withheld information to avoid further conflict or scrutiny, possibly exacerbated by her health struggles.

The medical records, which C.J. said he found while helping his mother organize her home in 2024, have sparked intense speculation. Fans on X have theorized that Evans’ condition may have affected her decision-making, with some pointing to her 2020 arrest for domestic violence against Stevie J—later dropped—as evidence of personal turmoil. Others have criticized C.J. for revealing such private details, with one user posting, “Why air your mom’s pain like that? Let her heal.” Yet supporters argue that C.J.’s openness is a call for accountability, especially given the hip-hop industry’s history of burying uncomfortable truths. The revelation has also reignited interest in Evans’ 2008 memoir, Keep the Faith, where she detailed her struggles with Biggie’s infidelity and the pressures of fame but made no mention of health issues.

The emotional fallout has been profound. C.J., who played a young Biggie in the 2009 biopic Notorious, expressed guilt for not supporting his mother more during her struggles, saying, “I was a kid dealing with my own grief, but I wish I’d seen what she was carrying.” Evans has not publicly responded, though sources close to her told PEOPLE she is “devastated” by the public airing of her medical history. The controversy has also strained her relationship with Diddy, who has remained silent amid his own legal battles. As fans and the media dissect C.J.’s claims, the story underscores the lasting impact of Biggie’s death and the complex dynamics of loyalty, health, and secrecy in the hip-hop world, leaving many to wonder what other truths remain hidden.