#399: 13 Deaths Around Diddy: 9 Victims of City College Incident, Tupac & Biggie, Kim Porter, and more
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Key Insights
Why did Eminem reference Diddy in his song 'Fuel'?
Eminem accused Diddy of being involved in Tupac's murder and suggested Diddy might put a hit out on him.
Why did Tupac feel betrayed by Biggie and Diddy after the shooting incident?
Tupac felt Biggie and Diddy must have known about the shooting and didn't help, leading him to believe they were involved.
Why did Tupac believe he was on the FBI watch list?
Tupac was vocal about social issues and political activism, which made him a target for government scrutiny.
Why did Diddy allegedly want to be friends with Tupac?
Diddy was fascinated by Tupac's multifaceted persona and saw him as a cultural phenomenon with mainstream appeal.
Why did Suge Knight want Tupac on Death Row Records?
Suge Knight saw Tupac as a talent who could compete with Biggie and wanted to dominate the East Coast market.
Why did Biggie release the song 'Who Shot Ya?' after Tupac's shooting?
The song was released to capitalize on the growing rivalry and to generate attention and sales for Biggie's album.
Why did Diddy allegedly resist giving Biggie his publishing rights back?
Diddy reportedly wanted to maintain control over Biggie's estate and profits, viewing it as a significant financial asset.
Why did Diddy change his name to Brother Love?
Diddy aimed to reinvent his public image and align himself with themes of love and upliftment in the black community.
Why did Keefie D implicate Diddy in Tupac's murder?
Keefie D claimed he was never paid for the hit and wanted to expose Diddy's involvement to seek justice and compensation.
Chapters
- Eminem's 2024 song lyrics accuse Diddy of involvement in Tupac and Biggie's murders.
- Tupac and Biggie were influential musicians connected through Diddy.
- Diddy saw Tupac as a competitor and Biggie as a money-making machine.
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