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Sean 'Diddy' Combs says he pays Sting $5k every single day for sampling his hit song without permission.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Taylor, Chloe 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the financial arrangement between musician Sting and rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs regarding the sampling of Sting's song "Every Breath You Take." Diddy reportedly pays Sting approximately $5,000 daily for the use of the sample in his 1997 tribute song "I'll Be Missing You," which honors the late rapper Notorious B.I.G. Despite initially not seeking permission to sample the song, Diddy and Sting have maintained a friendly relationship, with Sting acknowledging the significant royalties he receives from this arrangement. Additionally, Sting sold his entire music catalog to Universal Records for an estimated $300 million last year. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:162941615
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