The tumultuous relationship between Ma$e and Diddy has been a long and winding road, full of narratively-defining highs and public contention. But now that the former Bad Boy Records mogul is behind bars, Ma$e indicates that he's willing to reconnect, even saying he was "thinking about going to check on my old mentor" in prison.
Ma$e cleared up recent rumors about visiting the incarcerated music executive in his March 17 episode of the 'It Is What It Is podcast.'
During the podcast, co-host Cam'ron mentioned rumors of reported tension between Ma$e and one of Diddy's sons at Voletta Wallace's funeral last week. According to reports, Cam'ron didn't drop names; Christian Combs had attended the service. Rumors have been that Ma$e and Christian were seated beside each other but chose against it, leading to speculation of more unaddressed drama.
However, Ma$e was sure to nip that in the bud. "We looked at each other, but I don't think he recognized me," he said, laughing. "It would have been, what's up? He signaled that there was no bad blood, at least not on his end.
The interview had a surprising twist when talk turned to Diddy, and even at this late date, Ma$e stated that he would gladly pay a visit to his former boss at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, where Diddy is currently being held without bail.
"If I was on that roster, I'm pulling up on Puff," Ma$e said. "I'd go to him, make sure he's OK."
But he was also sure to clarify his position this is not just about staunchly supporting Diddy during serious allegations he faces. "Not that I would ever condone anything that they're alleging them to have done," he clarified. "He didn't do all bad. He did some good."
The comment captures the push-and-pull quality of their relationship. Ma$e has served as both a protégé and critic of Diddy, including famously criticizing him over disputes about the money related to his publishing rights. But despite their past, Ma$e appears to think that now might be the time to bury the hatchet, at least for a sit-down.
Adding another twist to this rolling saga, Ma$e recently revealed the release date of his forthcoming comeback album, May 5, 2025, the same day Diddy's trial is expected to start.
"Now we even," Ma$e joked last week, an apparent reference to past tensions between the two.
Their history goes back to the Bad Boy Records glory days, but financial fights and allegations of unfair business practices have obscured their relationship over time. Ma$e's public frustration came to a head in 2020 when he alleged that Diddy would not sell back his publishing rights despite a multi-million dollar offer. But then, in an unexpected twist, Diddy gave up the rights in September 2023, handing Ma$e and former Bad Boy artists a long-desired victory.
Whether Ma$e makes that trip to Brooklyn's MDC is still unclear, but his suggestion that he's open to it indicates a break in their dynamic. "If they put my name on that list, I feel like now would be the perfect time for me and him to have a conversation," Ma$e said.
In hip-hop, relationships change as fast as the culture does. And on this score, the tale of Ma$e and Diddy may not be over yet.
Ma$e cleared up recent rumors about visiting the incarcerated music executive in his March 17 episode of the 'It Is What It Is podcast.'
During the podcast, co-host Cam'ron mentioned rumors of reported tension between Ma$e and one of Diddy's sons at Voletta Wallace's funeral last week. According to reports, Cam'ron didn't drop names; Christian Combs had attended the service. Rumors have been that Ma$e and Christian were seated beside each other but chose against it, leading to speculation of more unaddressed drama.
However, Ma$e was sure to nip that in the bud. "We looked at each other, but I don't think he recognized me," he said, laughing. "It would have been, what's up? He signaled that there was no bad blood, at least not on his end.
The interview had a surprising twist when talk turned to Diddy, and even at this late date, Ma$e stated that he would gladly pay a visit to his former boss at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, where Diddy is currently being held without bail.
"If I was on that roster, I'm pulling up on Puff," Ma$e said. "I'd go to him, make sure he's OK."
But he was also sure to clarify his position this is not just about staunchly supporting Diddy during serious allegations he faces. "Not that I would ever condone anything that they're alleging them to have done," he clarified. "He didn't do all bad. He did some good."
The comment captures the push-and-pull quality of their relationship. Ma$e has served as both a protégé and critic of Diddy, including famously criticizing him over disputes about the money related to his publishing rights. But despite their past, Ma$e appears to think that now might be the time to bury the hatchet, at least for a sit-down.
Adding another twist to this rolling saga, Ma$e recently revealed the release date of his forthcoming comeback album, May 5, 2025, the same day Diddy's trial is expected to start.
"Now we even," Ma$e joked last week, an apparent reference to past tensions between the two.
Their history goes back to the Bad Boy Records glory days, but financial fights and allegations of unfair business practices have obscured their relationship over time. Ma$e's public frustration came to a head in 2020 when he alleged that Diddy would not sell back his publishing rights despite a multi-million dollar offer. But then, in an unexpected twist, Diddy gave up the rights in September 2023, handing Ma$e and former Bad Boy artists a long-desired victory.
Whether Ma$e makes that trip to Brooklyn's MDC is still unclear, but his suggestion that he's open to it indicates a break in their dynamic. "If they put my name on that list, I feel like now would be the perfect time for me and him to have a conversation," Ma$e said.
In hip-hop, relationships change as fast as the culture does. And on this score, the tale of Ma$e and Diddy may not be over yet.
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