About this episodeMase provides detailed accounts of his time with Bad Boy Records, addressing rumors surrounding Jay-Z and Bigg…AI summary
Mase provides detailed accounts of his time with Bad Boy Records, addressing rumors surrounding Jay-Z and Biggie Smalls while exposing the controlling nature of Puff Daddy. He reveals that Puff fabricated contract obligations to keep him signed, leaked his album to maintain control, and pressured him to shift genres, ultimately highlighting a lack of accountability from industry figures years later.
Key takeaways 5
Mase clarifies that he was not portraying Faith Evans in the 'Get Money' video; he simply had blonde hair at the time and was unaware of any narrative intent by Biggie.
Puff Daddy allegedly leaked Mase's album to prevent him from leaving the label, as Mase had already effectively been released from his Sony deal by Irv Gotti.
Mase asserts that Puff never wrote lyrics and relied entirely on off-the-dome improvisation, contrasting his own writing-heavy approach.
The fight between Mase and Biggie in LA escalated when Biggie shredded Mase's belongings after Mase threw his jewelry off a balcony following an argument over infidelity photos.
Mase reveals that Puff claimed he needed $1.7 million for Mase to buy out of his deal, despite Irv Gotti confirming Mase was not even signed to Bad Boy at that time.
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“Being bitter will kill you faster than stress. So I can control what I can control. I can control being bitter.”
▶ 45:13Mase explains his philosophy on handling past grievances with industry figures like Puff Daddy and Jay-Z.
“I don't want to be collateral damage in it... That's not your story to tell. That's gossip.”
▶ 4:06Mase responds to Dame Dash's recent comments about Jay-Z and himself, distinguishing between sharing industry stories and engaging in gossip.
“Un does not have a deal. He hasn't had a deal in however many months. He lost the deal. I wasn't even on no label.”
▶ 22:26Irv Gotti reveals to Mase that Puff was lying about Mase's contract status to keep him tied up.
“He didn't write anything... Everything was off the dome.”
Mase describes Biggie Smalls' creative process, noting he never wrote lyrics down for his own tracks.
Chapters & Sections (25)▼
0:06Dame Dash Gossip and Jay-Z Rumorschapter3
2:25Dame Dash's CEO Persona and Gossip
4:01Dame Dash's Management Advice
6:18Dame Dash's Reaction to Management Meeting
8:24Addressing Jay-Z Rumors and Biggie Stabbingchapter2
10:28Distinguishing Gossip from Facts
12:19Biggie Stabbing Incident Details
14:39Label Control and Album Leak Reasonschapter2
17:37Label Control and Rumor Denial
19:11Irv Gotti Testing Songwriting Skills
21:47Unaccountability and Creative Pressurechapter1
24:08Accountability and Creative Pressure
26:59Biggie Fight Details and Infidelity Rumorschapter2
30:01Shredded Clothes and Thrown Watch
31:38Post-Fight Stay and Prince Rumor
34:06Prince Encounter and Get Money Video Rumorschapter1
36:54Get Money Video Misinterpretation
40:45Biggie's Relationships and Career Dynamicschapter2
42:31First Trip to LA and Martin Set
43:47Holding No Grudges Against Jay-Z
45:53Biggie's Recording Process and DMX Memorieschapter4
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