For decades now, Sean “Diddy” Combs has reigned as an entertainment mogul, notorious for throwing lavish parties as well as his influence in music, fashion and media.
However, not every rapper wanted to go with Diddy, and in fact, others objected to his influence.
Watch the bravest rappers without the fear of Diddy standing up to them.
50 cents
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To say the feud between 50 Cent and Diddy was legendary would be an understatement. 50 Cent is a fighter and is most famous for constantly trolling Diddy.
He even stated that he didn’t want to join the super tycoon’s party, mainly because “He hugs you from the front and back at the same time.”
The rivalry reached new heights in 2010 after Diddy managed Rick Ross, which 50 Cent considered a backstabber.
50 Cent never passes up an opportunity to criticize Diddy, whether it’s on Instagram memes or accusations about Biggie.
Suge Knight
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During the East Coast-West Coast beef, Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight had a fierce rivalry with Diddy.
This is reminiscent of Suge’s infamous criticism of Diddy at the Source Awards in 1995, where he called on artists to go to Death Row if they didn’t want no producers dancing in their videos – a criticism of Diddy’s flashy style.
Accusations of violence and threats made their beef even darker.
LOX
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LOX, who was signed to Diddy’s Bad Boy Records, feuded with him over creative control and money. Styles P was even accused of throwing a chair at Diddy during a scuffle.
The group fought to get rid of Bad Boy and even accused Diddy of taking advantage of their success.
Although they eventually revised the performances, tensions persisted for many years.
Tupac Shakur
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Tupac’s hatred for Diddy stemmed from the famous Quad Studios shooting, a shooting that Pac thought Diddy knew about.
Diddy was one of the artists who massively participated in the East Coast-West Coast rivalry that Tupac analyzed on tracks like “Hit ‘Em Up”, where Tupac went directly to Diddy and Bad Boy Records.
That elaborate rivalry was perhaps the most integral era in hip-hop history that took place, even after his death.
J. Cole
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J. Cole’s confrontation with Diddy became legendary after it was rumored that Diddy threatened him at a party because of Kendrick Lamar’s “King of New York” quote.
Cole addressed the conflict in his song “Let Go My Hand”. Diddy has previously established himself as a bully, but Cole has stood his ground and established himself as a fearless elite member of the rap world.
Drake
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The feud between Drake and Diddy is also said to have started on a beat in “0 to 100 / The Catch Up.” Diddy said the song was originally sent to him and he confronted Drake for keeping it to himself.
According to some reports, the argument turned into a breach of peace, as even a rising star like Drake did not stand up for it.
Eminem
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Eminem didn’t shy away from throwing shade at Diddy. Previously, he caused controversy when he rapped in the diss song “Killshot” that Diddy was involved in Tupac’s murder.
The way Eminem dares to take on such a sensitive subject shows how brave he is to fight against the industry giant.
Rick Ross
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This wasn’t a one-on-one confrontation, but Rick Ross’s association with Diddy had him on the other side of the fence when 50 Cent said Ross was with someone who was profiting from Biggie’s legacy .
Ross is independent, makes bold decisions and doesn’t worry about what 50 Cent thinks of him.
Kendrick Lamar
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While not as famous, Diddy was the one to object to Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse, where the Compton rapper calls himself the “King of New York.”
Perhaps more than simply minding business would give them the opportunity to hire Diddy as their spokesperson, Kendrick, at that point, brutally unzipped his lyrical pants and vented furiously, unapologetically about the power this song had, the audacity of reason undermining his entire music.
Joe Budden
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Joe Budden also has some concerns with Diddy, which is surprising considering his previous role in “Everyday Struggle.”
Budden said Diddy was “stupid” and uninterested in taking advice, and disagreed with some of the mogul’s leadership methods and praised his business acumen, suggesting he can’t even overcome criticism from foul-mouthed experts.
These rappers not only countered Diddy but also helped redefine the narrative of bravery, a trait that The Man could not escape.
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