Diddy’s now a pariah within the music trade, however his music might stay on relying on these two components: knowledgeable

For years, Sean “Diddy” Combs had been recognized to be one of the crucial profitable, multifaceted artists within the trade. From producing multi-platinum data for numerous artists to founding Unhealthy Boy Enterprises to throwing essentially the most extravagant events, the fallen music mogul arrested on a number of intercourse trafficking fees final month has been a subject of dialog for fairly a while. 

Regardless of nostalgic hits comparable to “I will Be Lacking You” and “Can’t No person Maintain Me Down” and producing songs for stars like Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez, some followers at the moment are questioning whether or not the allegations warrant a boycott of his music.

“So are we boycotting Diddy’s music for positive? If I cease listening to the songs he made/produced/collaborated on I’m going to lose 80% of the music from my period and I’m all in regards to the throwbacks! Panicking!!” one X person wrote.

With Diddy’s profession and legacy in query, the recognition of his music is certain to take a success. 

Diddy has nostalgic hits comparable to “I will Be Lacking You,” “Can’t No person Maintain Me Down” and others.  (Prince Williams/WireImage/Getty Pictures)

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“It is determined by two issues — one, whether or not he’s in the end convicted; in that case, on which fees; two, the place we’re within the ‘cancellation sine wave,’” Doug Elridge, founding father of Achilles PR, advised Fox Information Digital, when requested if Diddy’s music will probably be canceled. 

“By way of the previous, the end result of Diddy’s trial will matter to lots of people. Michael Jackson was acquitted in his felony trial; 20 years later, R. Kelly was discovered responsible. Musically, the King of Pop remains to be common world wide, whereas radio stations throughout America have been pressured to tug R. Kelly’s data, even the long-lasting ones.

Diddy, who has signed artists comparable to Mary J. Blige and Usher, has additionally produced songs for Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez. (Getty Pictures)

“The second caveat would be the social temperature of our nation … when the Diddy case truly goes to trial,” he added. “We noticed dozens of big-name acts get shelved throughout the #MeToo motion, however the ‘consider all ladies’ mantra has seen appreciable push-back during the last 12 months or so.

“One other factor to think about is that Diddy did extra producing, than performing, so to cancel him would additionally imply canceling common acts like Biggie Smalls, Mase and others. It is not so simple as pulling outdated reruns of ‘The Cosby Present,'” Eldridge added, referencing Invoice Cosby’s collection. 

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The fallen music mogul has signed artists comparable to Mary J. Blige, Usher and extra.  (Getty Pictures)

Anthony DeCurtis, contributing editor of Rolling Stone, shares the identical sentiment. 

“His personal music, I believe, will undergo. However each particular person he signed or produced? I don’t know if most individuals are that conscious of all of these elements of his historical past,” he advised USA At present, referencing Diddy’s former artists, comparable to Mary J. Blige, Usher and others. “The starkness of what we’ve seen has put him in actual hassle, however so far as folks feeling snug along with his music, that’s powerful.”

A New Jersey marriage ceremony DJ mentioned that whereas the concept of enjoying Diddy songs is likely to be “a slippery slope,” he is keen to present the facility to the viewers. 

“It’s finest to depart it to the gang,” Nick Spinelli advised the outlet. “In the event that they cease reacting, I’ll cease enjoying it.”

Regardless of the recognition, sure trade people have pushed again, providing their private ideas on the rapper by music. From Diddy’s former protégé Aubrey O’Day to Eminem and different hip-hop and rap artists, the daddy of seven has been referred to as out in numerous methods all through his decades-long profession. 

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Artists comparable to Aubrey O’Day and Eminem have referred to as out the music mogul through the years.  (Getty Pictures)

Here is a take a look at artists who’ve talked about Diddy of their music. 

Aubrey O’Day

Aubrey O’Day first rose to fame whereas showing on the third season of Diddy’s MTV present “Making the Band” in 2005. (Getty Pictures)

All through the years, Aubrey O’Day has spoken out about her contentious historical past with the rapper on a number of events, usually alluding to his previous alleged abusive conduct. 

“[Diddy] performs one of many dirtiest video games there may be round,” O’Day beforehand advised Cosmopolitan of her former boss. She rose to fame whereas showing on the third season of Diddy’s MTV present “Making the Band” in 2005.

Extra not too long ago, with Diddy going through new sexual abuse allegations from 120 accusers, together with minors, the Danity Kane alum spoke up on X, previously Twitter, claiming his “conduct may’ve been stopped” however mentioned his arrest is a “win for all ladies.”

“His conduct may have been stopped lengthy earlier than issues like this broke our hearts to learn,” she wrote on Oct. 1. “His abuse didn’t have to achieve me & many others together with ladies, males, & minors who will eternally traumatize a complete trade.”

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The artist has been outspoken about her private expertise working with Diddy.  (Getty Pictures)

Final month, O’Day launched a clip of an unreleased music, “Satan & Me,” that she wrote in 2013. The artist launched the music on X, previously Twitter, alongside a cut up picture of her and Diddy, 

“The satan and me, we had this factor we referred to as an understanding / I might give my soul, go forward and feed on me / Simply grant me energy / I am a keen sufferer simply to be admired / Named your value and as quickly as I signed, it was larger / There is no escape / This streets a technique / Resulting in a lifeless finish, coated up in lifeless males / Want I realized the lesson, would have by no means bought in / I need to escape, however there isn’t any means / There’s solely a lifeless finish, coated up in lifeless males / Everyone seems to be left right here feeling betrayed

“Go, When you meet him run away / Go, save your self I will take the blame / Fame is my destiny / Fame is my destiny.”

J. Cole

J. Cole had an alleged bodily altercation with Diddy in 2013.  (Getty Pictures)

After an alleged “scuffle” with Diddy in 2013, J. Cole seemingly referred to as out the rapper in his 2021 monitor, “Let Go My Hand.”

“My final scrap was with Puff Daddy, who would’ve thought it? / I purchased that n—- album in seventh grade and performed it a lot / You’ll’ve thought my favourite rapper was Puff / Again then I ain’t know s—, now I do know an excessive amount of / Ignorance is bliss and innocence is simply ignorance earlier than it is launched to foreign money and clips / Or unhealthy licks which have a n—- servin’ three to 6, s—.”

In line with Advanced, the 2 bought right into a bodily altercation after Diddy tried to confront Kendrick Lamar over his claims of being the “King of New York,” which he rapped about in his music, “Management.” J. Cole reportedly intervened when Diddy tried to pour a drink on Lamar, prompting an altercation. 

A consultant for J. Cole didn’t instantly reply to Fox Information Digital’s request for remark. 

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Eminem

Eminem has been name-dropping Diddy for years. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Pictures)

Eminem has been name-dropping Diddy for years, however the newest mentions come from his new album, “The Demise of Slim Shady,” which was launched in July. 

On the monitor “Gas,” Eminem raps, “I am like a R-A-P-E-R (Yeah) / Acquired so many S-As (S-As), S-As / Wait, he did not simply spell the phrase, ‘Rapper’ and omit a P, did he? (Yep).” He’s seemingly alluding to Diddy’s intercourse trafficking allegations with the play on phrases. 

Most not too long ago, Eminem referred to as out Diddy for sexual and bodily abuse allegations on his newest album.  (Getty Pictures)

In the identical music, Eminem referred to as out Diddy for his alleged involvement in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 homicide. 

“R.I.P., relaxation in peace, Biggie / And Pac, each of y’all must be residing (Yep) / However I ain’t tryna beef with him (Nope) / ‘Trigger he would possibly put a success on me like Keefe D did him.”

Duane “Keffe D” Davis was indicted in September 2023 on a cost of open homicide with use of a lethal weapon together with a gang enhancement, prosecutors revealed throughout a press convention. In 2018, Davis made media statements that “reinvigorated” the investigation into Shakur’s dying, police mentioned on the time.

In 2008, Combs denied a report by the Los Angeles Occasions that his associates had been accountable for the 1994 theft and capturing of Shakur at a New York recording studio or that he had recognized in regards to the assault prematurely.

“The story is a lie,” the hip-hop mogul mentioned in an announcement on the time. “It’s past ridiculous and utterly false. Neither (the late rapper Infamous B.I.G.) nor I had any information of any assault earlier than, throughout or after it occurred. … I’m shocked that the Los Angeles Occasions could be so irresponsible as to publish such a baseless and utterly unfaithful story.”

Eminem additionally referenced the 1996 homicide of Tupac Shakur, insinuating Diddy had some form of involvement.  (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

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In Eminem’s “Antichrist,” the rapper seemingly referred to as out the discharge footage of Casandra “Cassie” Ventura being assaulted by Combs in 2016.

“Subsequent fool ask me is getting his a– beat worse than Diddy did —-,” he raps, whereas censoring out Cassie’s identify. “However on the true, although (What?) / She prolly ran out the room along with his f—– dildo (Come right here) / He attempt to area objective punt her, she mentioned to sit back (No).”

A consultant for Eminem didn’t instantly reply to Fox Information Digital’s request for remark. 

50 Cent

Rapper 50 Cent has been calling out Diddy for years.  (Getty Pictures)

In 2006, 50 Cent launched a monitor, “The Bomb,” that referenced the 1997 homicide of the Infamous B.I.G. and accused Diddy of being concerned. Biggie, whose actual identify was Christopher Wallace, was shot throughout a drive-by capturing and died within the arms of one in all Combs’ bodyguards on the time. 

“I suppose this implies I received’t be invited to the white events within the Hamptons,” 50 rapped within the music. 

Shortly after Combs’ arrest final month, 50 Cent appeared to have responded in a social media put up. 

“Right here I’m protecting good firm with @thedrewbarrymoreshow and I don’t have 1,000 bottles of lube on the home,” he captioned a photograph alongside Drew Barrymore. The rapper was seemingly referencing the “greater than 1,000 bottles of child oil and lubricant” found throughout raids at Combs’ houses in March.

A consultant for 50 Cent didn’t instantly reply to Fox Information Digital’s request for remark. 

Kesha

Kesha not too long ago modified lyrics to her music to say, ‘F— P. Diddy.’ (Jeff Kravitz)

In April, Kesha carried out her debut hit single “Tik Tok” with out the notorious line “Get up within the morning feeling like P. Diddy.” The singer modified the lyric to “Get up within the morning feeling like, f— P. Diddy.”

In August, Kesha, 37, revealed she made the lyric change everlasting.

“TiK ToK was the primary single that I put into this world that had my voice AND my identify credited,” Kesha wrote on X, formerlyTwitter. “I bear in mind making it enjoyable and comfortable as a result of that’s how I felt and needed others to really feel. What I’m so happy with is that’s how this music STILL makes me really feel, by all of it, and people are feelings I would like all of us to connect with.

“I’ll re-record it when I’ve authorized rights to! Now, my first child stands for a lot. It stands for fiercely defending my enjoyable and unadulterated pleasure, in myself and in others. The entire trip has been absolute madness, however the JOY remains to be using.”

A consultant for Kesha didn’t instantly reply to Fox Information Digital’s request for remark. 

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Sean “Diddy” Combs was indicted on racketeering and intercourse trafficking fees in New York Sept. 16. (Shayan Asgharnia)

Diddy was arrested and charged with racketeering conspiracy; intercourse trafficking by drive, fraud or coercion; and transportation to have interaction in prostitution. He faces a minimal of 15 years behind bars and a most sentence of life in jail if discovered responsible.

Combs appeared in Manhattan federal courtroom the place he pleaded not responsible. Not solely was Combs denied the proposed $50 million bail, he was despatched to jail instantly after the listening to.

The authorized workforce representing the embattled rapper filed a bail attraction Tuesday morning. The attraction, obtained by Fox Information Digital, requested the decide to approve a pretrial launch.

Someday later, Diddy’s legal professionals claimed he was disadvantaged of the suitable to a good trial by a collection of “illegal authorities leaks” in new motions filed Wednesday.

Combs was denied bail.  (Scott Gries/ImageDirect)

Combs requested an proof listening to to look at alleged authorities misconduc with the leaks of “discovery emails, paperwork and data within the possession of the federal government (together with DHS) associated to those leaks),” in accordance with paperwork obtained by Fox Information Digital.

He accused Division of Homeland Safety brokers of offering “false and prejudicial statements” to numerous press shops during the last seven months after the raids on his houses in Miami and Los Angeles, the place his sons had been “handcuffed and manhandled by federal brokers armed with assault rifles.” 

Previous to the U.S. lawyer’s press convention in September, Combs’ lawyer mentioned they deliberate to combat for the rapper to be launched.

“His spirits are good. He is assured,” Combs’ lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, mentioned outdoors the courthouse Sept. 17. “He’s coping with this head-on, the best way he is handled each problem in his life. And he is not responsible. He is harmless of those fees. He will plead not responsible, clearly. He will combat this with all of his power and all of his would possibly and the complete confidence of his legal professionals. And I count on an extended battle with outcome for Mr. Combs.

“I will combat like hell to get him launched, and he must be launched,” Agnifilo added, “with all that he is completed and coming right here voluntarily.”

Diddy is scheduled to face trial Could 5, 2025.

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Fox Information Digital’s Lauryn Overhultz and Tracy Wright contributed to this put up.