Hey, listen up. Your life’s in danger because you know too much. That secret room you’re involved with? They’re going to come after you. It’s pretty crazy how Puffy managed to pull Bo out of the alcohol business, only for Jimmy Yin, Andre, and Snoopy to step in and take over. This isn’t good for hip-hop culture or our community. I had to turn myself in because sometimes you’ve got to face the music.
Comedian Cat Williams is back and he’s got some juicy gossip about Jay-Z, Shight, and Diddy. Known for his fearless comedy, Cat’s spilling the beans on why Jay-Z was so tight with these guys. Jay-Z was offered $50 million and turned it down. Who turns down that kind of money? I’ve had to turn it down four times myself just to stay true to my principles. P. Diddy, for example, makes some serious demands, and you’ve got to say no sometimes. I did, and I’ve got the receipts to prove it. That’s why I’m speaking out now. I need you to stay with me here.
It’s been wild. Early on, you accused me, K. It’s crazy how some people, like Martin, even tried to put me in my first dress. He told me, “Cat, when I come back, I need you. You’re my comedy partner and my brother. Promise me we’ll do my next movie together—a buddy cop film.” I told him, “Martin, you’ve got my word. We’ll do it.”
According to Cat Williams, Jay-Z’s connections with Suge Knight and Diddy were more than just friendships. There were deeper, strategic reasons behind these relationships in the music world.
You didn’t catch Diddy doing that, but have you heard the story about Jay-Z being scared to leave his hotel room because of Tupac? Here’s the scoop: Tupac found out Jay-Z was in town for a show, and since Jay-Z had ticked him off—probably because of something he said or a collaboration with Biggie—Pac wasn’t too happy.
Chaz Williams, who used to run Black Hands—a big label in New York—got a call saying Jay-Z was holed up in his hotel room, scared to come out because of Pac. Chaz, who’s now a music exec but used to be a notorious gangster (he was even featured on American Gangster for robbing a bunch of banks), was asked to help out. He got in touch with Big D and Eric B, who then called Suge Knight. Suge laughed it off, saying it wasn’t him causing the trouble but Pac. Eventually, Suge told Pac to ease up so Jay could go on with his show.
So, was Jay-Z really afraid to come out of his hotel room? Yep, it sounds like he was. It’s a wild story, but it’s true. Suge tried to calm things down because they didn’t want to stir up more East Coast-West Coast beef or start a Death Row East Coast faction with Pac and others in New York.
Puff Daddy didn’t even send a rep to the big meeting about all this, which made things even messier. Who told you this story?
I was there. Oh, I didn’t realize you were in the middle of it! I used to hang out with Ch a lot, and while my stories often get brushed off, they sometimes get confirmed later by someone like Dame Dash.
Why do you think people doubt you?
Well, I’ve got a new story for you. Cat Williams is back and about to shake things up with a big interview on WIIE D Live. Make sure to catch it on Tuesday, January 9th, on the Willie D Live YouTube channel, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Williams suggests that Jay-Z’s association with Suge Knight wasn’t just casual. Suge, who co-founded Death Row Records, was a huge player in the West Coast rap scene. By getting close to Suge, Jay-Z could have secured protection and increased his influence in the industry. Did you notice anything about Diddy that made you think, “This guy might be interested in men,” or “There’s something unusual about his preferences”?
Respectfully, Puffy didn’t start out like this. Someone must have influenced him, reflecting deeper industry patterns. People who become involved with influential figures often end up adopting their behaviors. Puffy might have begun as a regular guy, but as he got closer to industry veterans, he could have been influenced and then, in turn, influenced others.
We need to look beyond blaming individuals who get caught and focus on where these issues begin. Major executives running these labels are often overlooked. If we’re questioning what Diddy did to others, like Usher or Bieber—whose stories are well-known—it’s worth considering who influenced Diddy. Are there specific names you think of in this context?
Regarding Suge Knight, Irv Gotti, and J Prince’s distribution efforts, how can you be sure that Puffy tipped off the authorities? Could you explain this further? It was the feds, not just the police. Suge Knight’s intimidation was severe, causing significant fear within Uptown Records. That’s why Andre Harrell hired someone like Bill Whitfield, known for his strength and dedication to protecting Harrell at all costs.
Here’s the deal: Suge Knight was reportedly using extortion to get better contracts for artists like Mary J. Blige and JY, plus someone else at Uptown Records. These artists were only getting paid for shows, with no points or publishing.
Puff and Kirk Burrows eventually went to the feds with a bunch of paperwork. I’ve talked about this before. They didn’t just cover the extortion—there was also this distribution deal Suge was trying to set up with Rockefeller, which involved people like Dame Dash, Irv Gotti, J Prince, and Death Row. They were worried about being forced into this deal, even though they couldn’t join in at first.
Kirk Burrows has said many times that he has all the paperwork to prove it, including files from the DEA and FBI. But no one seems interested in sitting down with him or checking the evidence. People call it attention-seeking, but now more folks are coming forward with similar stories, even linking Jay-Z to it. This lines up with what we’ve said before on different platforms.
The real issue is that people are more interested in drama and views rather than the actual details. The downfall of rap and the New York scene seems tied to how they kept young artists and new platforms from rising. It’s funny—Puff, who once tried to get Jau to go after Jay-Z, is now buddy-buddy with him. Funny how things turn out, huh?
