🚨 LEGAL DRAMA ESCALATES: BIGGIE’S SON CJ WALLACE SEEKS PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR TO TRACK DOWN ACCUSER IN DEFAMATION BATTLE OVER DIDDY CLAIMS 🚨

In a tangled web of hip-hop legacy, serious allegations, and courtroom hurdles, Christopher “CJ” Wallace—the son of the late Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie Smalls)—is pushing forward with his defamation lawsuit against music publicist and producer Jonathan Hay. The dispute centers on explosive claims Hay has made accusing Wallace of involvement in sexual misconduct tied to Sean “Diddy” Combs, including participation in so-called “freak-offs” and luring Hay into an alleged assault incident around 2020-2021.

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Wallace, now 29, filed the defamation suit in November 2025 in Florida federal court, calling Hay’s statements a “calculated smear campaign” rooted in revenge. The accusations reportedly stem from a failed 2020 collaboration on “Ready to Dance” remixes honoring Biggie. Wallace and the Notorious B.I.G. estate insist the claims are “pure fabrication,” with no basis in reality. Hay has alleged that Wallace had sexual relations with Combs, joined “freak-offs” alongside co-producer Willie Mack, and conspired to lure him to a location for Combs to sexually assault him.

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These allegations emerged amid broader scrutiny of Combs, who faces multiple sexual assault lawsuits and is currently imprisoned on related federal charges. Combs’ legal team has repeatedly denied all such claims as “meritless” and “false.” Hay’s separate sexual battery lawsuit against Combs and Wallace (filed anonymously as “John Doe” before Hay revealed his identity) was allowed to proceed in February 2026 after a Los Angeles judge rejected most dismissal efforts. That case includes graphic details, such as alleged incidents during a Biggie tribute studio session.

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The latest twist, per an exclusive AllHipHop report by Grouchy Greg Watkins, involves procedural roadblocks in Wallace’s defamation pursuit. Wallace informed a judge that Hay has been actively dodging process servers. Efforts to serve Hay with the lawsuit papers began in November 2025, with at least seven attempts documented. One notable failure involved Hay’s daughter informing servers that her father moved out in May 2025 and has had no contact since.

In early January 2026 (specifically attempts from January 7-9), Wallace’s attorney Jeremiah Reynolds requested that Hay’s legal team accept service via email—a common alternative in such cases—but the request was refused. With traditional service proving impossible, Wallace now plans to hire a private investigator to locate Hay and ensure the case advances.

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This standoff highlights the challenges in high-profile civil litigation, where defendants sometimes evade formal notice to delay proceedings. Without proper service, the defamation case remains stalled, preventing it from moving to discovery or trial. Wallace’s team argues these evasion tactics further support their position that Hay’s actions are motivated by malice rather than truth.

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The saga ties back to Biggie’s enduring legacy—his son defending the family name against what they describe as baseless attacks linked to a shelved project. Wallace has built his own path in entertainment, including tributes to his father and business ventures, but this legal entanglement has thrust him into the spotlight amid the ongoing fallout from Combs’ controversies.

As of mid-February 2026, the defamation suit’s progress hinges on successfully serving Hay. Meanwhile, Hay’s assault claims against Combs and Wallace continue in California courts. Neither Hay nor his representatives have publicly commented on the dodging allegations recently. The hip-hop community watches closely as these intertwined cases unfold, blending personal vendettas, legal strategy, and the weight of a rap icon’s legacy.