Take that, take that. . .take that. .
For years we’ve never seen anyone directly talk about the Ma$e situation with Puff Daddy and why it’s so serious. However, running his own platform and empire, Joe Budden understands the business side of things; now that he’s his own boss. Last week, Diddy took fire from the masses, for his Corporate America letter. It led to people bringing up past business deals with rappers like The Lox, Elephant Man and Mase to name a few.
The conversation from the public and topic was mentioned over the weekend on the JBP, as Ice and Ish didn’t hold back their tongue. Buddens didn’t speak reckless or have an opinion of Puffy; but felt other artists formerly of Bad Boy, like Aubrey O’Day, didn’t have the right to call him out.
So back, in 1999, Ma$e retired from rap music to pursue a career in religion. At the time, Puffy had invested millions in the Harlem World rapper, including just releasing his second project that went to go double platinum. Unfortunately, for Puffy, this was his first and only music financial lost, where an artist got over on him.
Years later, Mason Betha tried to sign with G-Unit, but Diddy blocked that deal from happening. After having a conversation and understanding the business as well, 50 Cent didn’t have any more animosity towards Puff. Fifty ended up having a similar situation with some of his G-Unit artists that didn’t pan out.
So, below, Joey examined the situation from first-hand experience of breaking down how an artist could owe an executive money. If money is owed, their entire career is tied up until contractual obligations have been made, or a buyout happens. It’s easy to go after the black man like Puff, but keep your mouth closed for other record executives.
Take a look at their conversation below.
We’re done letting corporations manipulate our culture into believing incremental progress is acceptable action.
IF YOU LOVE US, PAY US.
Here’s my letter to corporate America.https://t.co/zm0zNtaX7p
— Diddy (@Diddy) April 8, 2021