Voletta Wallace, the mother of the late Notorious B.I.G., has found herself at the center of a tumultuous controversy surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs, following the release of disturbing footage showing him assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. In a candid interview with Rolling Stone, Wallace expressed her profound dismay and anger over the allegations against Combs, while also voicing her unwavering support for Ventura and her family.
“I’m sick to my stomach,” Wallace confessed, her voice trembling with emotion as she discussed the shocking revelations. “I’m praying for Cassie. I’m praying for his mother. I don’t want to believe the things that I’ve heard, but I’ve seen [the hotel video]. I pray that he apologizes to her.”
The security footage, which surfaced earlier this month, captured Combs violently attacking Ventura in the hallway of a hotel in Los Angeles. The graphic nature of the video left Wallace visibly shaken, prompting her to speak out against Combs and demand accountability for his actions.
“I hope that I see Sean one day and the only thing I want to do is slap the daylights out of him. And you can quote me on that,” Wallace asserted with unwavering conviction. “Because I liked him. I didn’t want to believe all the awful things, but I’m so ashamed and embarrassed.”
Wallace’s condemnation of Combs’ behavior was unequivocal, as she emphasized the need for him to take responsibility for his actions and offer a sincere apology to Ventura and his own mother.
“He needs to apologize to his mother,” Wallace declared with palpable frustration. “I hope to God he sits her down and spills his guts and apologizes to her.”
These impassioned remarks from Wallace were part of Rolling Stone’s investigative report into Combs’ history of violence, which uncovered accounts from associates and former employees alleging a pattern of abusive behavior. The article revealed that even Notorious B.I.G. had contemplated severing ties with Combs before his tragic death in 1997, underscoring the severity of the allegations against the media mogul.
Ventura, who has since broken her silence on the domestic abuse video, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support she has received from friends, family, and strangers alike. In an Instagram post, she acknowledged the profound impact of domestic violence and shared her ongoing journey towards healing and recovery.
“The outpouring of love has created a place for my younger self to settle and feel safe now, but this is only the beginning,” Ventura wrote. “Domestic violence is THE issue. It broke me down to someone I never thought I would become. With a lot of hard work, I am better today but I will always be recovering from my past.”
Wallace’s courageous stance against domestic violence and her unwavering support for Ventura reflect a broader societal imperative to hold individuals accountable for their actions, especially in cases of abuse and violence against women. Her words serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of standing in solidarity with victims and advocating for justice and accountability. As the fallout from this controversy continues to unfold, Wallace’s resolute condemnation of Combs’ behavior stands as a testament to her unwavering commitment to truth, justice, and the well-being of survivors everywhere.