NYC Rebel
...on the otherside of the pond
It's crazy. I thought about my boy who was in an R&B group going to Puff's crib for a party way back in the early 90s, not too long after the City College stampede and suffocation fiasco. They actually saw my homegirl there who was D-Roc (BIG) girlfriend at the time, acting like she ain't know my homies. shyt was a normal pool party full of industry hopefuls.This 100%.
Puff wasn't THAT nikka until after Biggie was gone. You think 1994 Puff would wanna be locked in a room solo with Suge? Hell nah.
Once Big was gone and he got clout off that Every Step I Take song....that's when he blew TF up. Dating J-Lo and having the bu$ine$$ $ucce$$ plus those crazy azz Hype Williams music videos is what made Sean Combs into Puff Daddy.
Anyone that's successful in music where their primary job is the business side.....is not to be trusted. You gotta be a dirty snake to get on top in that game.