Born in Florida and raised to be a churchgoer, Faith Evans was known to have sharpened her musical skills in the hymns and harmonies of the religious choir. Later on, as her vocal qualities overpowered the ordinary, Evans found her ticket to success as she relocated to Los Angeles to embark on her musical journey.
Soon, she was not only signed as the first female artist by Sean “P Diddy” Combs, but her musical journey also brought her close to her late husband, Notorious B.I.G. Faith Evans had once enjoyed her peak success until the early 2000s. However, she has now become obscure. So, let’s check out her current net worth and how the singer has been making ends meet.
What is Faith Evans’ net worth as of 2025?
Faith Evans, the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and record producer, has had a career spanning over two decades after her initial rise to stardom in 1993 when she caught the attention of P Diddy. Thereafter, she earned fame, wealth, and respect in the music industry, as well as in Hollywood, for her equal contribution to acting.
So now, after years of serving the entertainment industry, Evans’ net worth is estimated to be around $3M, per The Richest. While this number may come as a surprise compared to today’s top-earning pop stars, and considering her domination in the industry, in the end, it’s the singer’s enduring legacy that seems to speak volumes.
According to reports, considering how Notorious B.I.G.’s ex-wife hasn’t had a proper musical career since 2014, a significant portion of her wealth is believed to come from her music royalties. Not to mention, she also benefits from her songwriting credits and real estate investments.
Aside from her music, as Evans has been a major part of the film and television industry, she has also made money through those appearances. As for her music career, it peaked in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, which helped her gain financial stability by diversifying her revenue sources. Not to mention, she is also an author who remains a wealthy and respected figure in the industry.
Faith Evans’ early career and rise to fame
Despite the veteran musician not making millions compared to today’s stars, Faith Evans had something that transcended the ordinary. Born in Florida but raised in New Jersey, Evans had music in her blood from the very beginning. Growing up in a churchgoing family, she honed her vocal skills in the choir, which laid the foundation for her powerful voice.
Gradually, as she sharpened her skills of harmonizing, leaving her listeners captivated, Evans moved to Los Angeles in the early 1990s to find her big break. And just like that, the music industry saw through her impeccable talent. It was not long before she caught the attention of Sean “P Diddy” Combs while singing backup for Al B. Sure! in 1993.
Impressed by her talent, Diddy signed her as the first female artist on his record label, Bad Boy Records, in 1993, offering her a groundbreaking moment that set the stage for her success. There onwards, she worked on albums by Mary J. Blige and Usher before she released her debut album, Faith, in August 1995.
The album peaked and became a chart-topping hit, allowing her smooth yet powerful voice to stand out. At the peak of her career, Faith Evans married fellow Bad Boy artist Christopher Wallace, aka The Notorious B.I.G. Since their relationship was both passionate and tumultuous, it often made headlines.
Unfortunately, tragedy struck in 1997 when Biggie was murdered. Later, Evans released a tribute song, I’ll Be Missing You, alongside P Diddy and 112. Throughout her career, the singer was nominated for seven Grammys, out of which she won one for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for her tribute song in 1998.
Throughout the late ‘90s and early 2000s, she continued to release successful albums and collaborated with major stars, including Whitney Houston and Missy Elliott. However, as the music landscape changed and new artists emerged, her presence in mainstream music began to fade.
That’s when she ventured into acting and co-starred with Ja Rule, Pras, and Jason Statham in the film Turn It Up (2000). She further appeared in 2003’s The Fighting Temptations alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé and later took to the screen in Real Husbands of Hollywood in 2015 and Marvel’s Luke Cage in 2018.
What is Notorious B.I.G.’s ex-wife’s current source of income?
Considering that Faith Evans is no longer topping the charts like she used to, it made fans curious about her source of income and how she has been holding onto her $3M net worth. Well, it seems she has smartly diversified her income to stay financially stable while simultaneously earning from her YouTube career and published books.
According to reports, the renowned musician now has a YouTube channel and an official website, FaithEvansMusic.com. She also founded Ryder’s Room in 2017, a foundation that supports people with autism and other special needs. Evans has also written, co-written, and worked as a contributor and translator in a total of 21 books (via GoodReads).
So it seems that while continuing to earn money from her past musical hits and royalties, alongside her income from her television appearances, the singer also earns from writing. Her autobiography, Keep the Faith, became a bestseller and even won the 2009 African American Literary Award for Best Biography/Memoir, helping Evans earn a significant amount from her book sales.
Now that we know about her current work status and her source of income, let’s look at her music royalties, real estate, and what she acquired from her late husband, The Notorious B.I.G. As per reports, Christopher Wallace had an estimated net worth of around $10M at the time of his death, and now that his estate has grown exponentially to an estimated $50M–$100M, it is co-managed by his mother as well as his ex-wife Evans.
So, while earning from her own music album sales and streaming on Spotify and Apple, Faith Evans also earns from her late husband’s music sales. However, while playing a key role in managing Biggie’s legacy, the singer did not take a significant portion of the estate for herself; instead, her son Christopher “C.J.” Wallace Jr. happens to be the primary beneficiary.
In the end, although Faith Evans is no longer the chart-topping star she once was, the musician has successfully adapted to the changing industry. She continues to thrive by relying on multiple revenue streams, proving that true talent and smart business are all it takes for an artist to stay relevant and be financially secure long after their peak years.
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