C. J. Wallace (actor)

C. J. Wallace
Born Christopher George Latore Wallace Jr.
(1996-10-29) October 29, 1996
New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation
  • Rapper
  • actor
Parent(s)

Christopher George Latore "C. J." Wallace Jr. (born October 29, 1996)[1][2] is an American rapper and actor. He is the son of late rapper Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace and singer Faith Evans.[3]

Career

Wallace has appeared in three films in his acting career, portraying his father at a young age in the biopic Notorious, appearing alongside Will Ferrell in the 2010 comedy Everything Must Go,[4][5][6] as well as starring in the 2016 film Kicks.[7]

Wallace is also in a music group called The Fixtion along with brother, Joshua 'Jahad' Russaw and their friend Berkley 'Lotus Ley' Warlick. They announced that they were going to have an album releasing in 2017 but it still has yet to come. Russaw is also the son of singer Faith Evans.

On July 17, 2017, it was announced that CJ will join as a series regular in the third season of the MTV slasher television series Scream. He will star in the role of Amir.[8]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Notorious Young Christopher Wallace
2010 Everything Must Go Kenny
2016 Kicks Albert
TBA Highway Taylor

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2018 Scream Amir Main role; (Season 3)

References

  1. ↑ Nessif, Bruna (June 3, 2014). "Rapper Notorious B.I.G and Faith Evans' Son Graduates From High School—See the Pics!". E!. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
  2. ↑ Heller, Corinne (March 9, 2012). "Notorious B.I.G.'s daughter makes radio debut on 15th anniversary of his death". KABC-TV. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Rapper Notorious B.I.G and Faith Evans' Son Graduates From High School—See the Pics!". E! Online. 3 June 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  4. ↑ "[VIDEO] Notorious B.I.G.'s Son, Christopher 'CJ' Wallace Stars in 'Everything Must Go'". 93.1 WZAK. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  5. ↑ Scott, A. O. (May 12, 2011). "A Picture Window on a Life Turned Inside Out". The New York Times.
  6. ↑ "Biggie's Son to Star in New Movie". BET.com. 3 April 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  7. ↑ Boo, Bernard (9 September 2016). "Exposing the Ridiculousness of Hypermasculinity: An Interview With Justin Tipping". PopMatters.
  8. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (July 17, 2017). "'Scream' Casts Tyga & C.J. Wallace, Sets MTV Premiere Date For Season 3 Reboot". Deadline. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
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