The mom of Juice Wrld, Carmela Wallace, is a living tribute to her son, making it her mission to keep his memory alive through philanthropic efforts. In a recent XXL interview, Carmela Wallace kept it transparent when addressing questions about the Live Free 999 project, Juice Wrld’s life, and his music.
Juice Wrld, a young and up-and-coming rap artist, succumbed to an accidental overdose in December of 2019. Although Wallace lost her son that day, she’s worked tirelessly to keep his legacy alive. The Live Free 999 project was one of her many ways to honor his life and legacy. When asked how it all began, she told XXL,
“Well, I was hurting, painful. And then I started receiving messages from people, how [Jarad’s] music helped them with depression and anxiety. So, I felt like it was my obligation to continue that message–Jarad’s message of healing–because he touched on mental health in his music.”
Juice’s Mom Reflects On Depth Of Juice Wrld’s Struggle
According to her interview, Wallace was aware of her son’s immense talent from a young age. So, her son’s pursuit of a career as a hip-hop artist was no surprise. However, his struggle was a different issue entirely. Although Wallace admits she was aware that he had struggles, she was unaware of the depths. When asked how she found out about her son’s drug use, she told the interviewer through his music.
Unconditional Love For Juice
Regardless of Juice’s struggle, his mom candidly admits to loving Jared [Juice Wrld] through all he was going through and trying to help him the best she knew how.
In Wallace’s words,
“I was honest with him. The same way I am is the same way I was with him. I was transparent. We talked about drugs and his use. We talked about him getting help.”
Sadly she could not save his life. But she could look beyond his struggle to the passion and pain and let it fuel purpose. And so, while still raw from the shock of her son’s passing, she transformed tragedy into something triumphant.
Juice’s Mom On Son’s Posthumous Tracks
When asked about her feelings about the songs released after her son’s death, she humbly admitted to little involvement. However, she was unequivocal that she didn’t try to hinder the process.
“I let them do it. So, my involvement is I give the thumbs up.”
Wallace Feelings On Wrld’s Song Leaks
But the mother did have some misgivings about the leaking of her son’s songs, especially without good polish. She had this to say,
“I understand they loved him. They loved his music, but there’s a proper way to do it. Let us give you, our best.”
Wallace experienced what no mother should, losing her young, gifted song at such a young age. Yet, she remains a living demonstration of what it means to love someone beyond their pain. In her interview, her love for every part of her son is evident. Indeed, she deserves a spotlight for her efforts to reach out in the wake of such a painful experience.
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Written by Renae Richardson
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