Ma$e, the Harlem rapper who found fame under Diddy’s Bad Boy Records in the late ’90s, has seemingly reignited his long-standing feud with the music mogul. In a fiery new track, Ma$e doesn’t hold back, calling out Diddy for alleged shady business practices and hypocrisy. This isn’t the first time the two have publicly clashed, leaving fans wondering if this is just the beginning of another explosive chapter in their tumultuous relationship.
From Pulpit to Diss Track: Ma$e’s Unexpected Return to the Rap Game
After a successful run with hits like “Feel So Good” and “Mo Money, Mo Problems,” Ma$e shocked the music world by announcing his retirement in 1999 to pursue a career as a minister. His return to music in 2004 was short-lived, and he seemed to fully embrace his religious calling, even becoming a pastor at an Atlanta church in 2022.
However, the release of his latest track suggests that old tensions with Diddy, his former mentor and label boss, have resurfaced. The song, reportedly titled “Oracle 2: The Liberation of Mason Betha,” is a scathing indictment of Diddy’s character and business dealings.
“Go Pay His Mother What She Really Worth”: Ma$e’s Accusations Against Diddy
In the track, Ma$e doesn’t mince words, directly calling out Diddy for his alleged exploitation of artists signed to Bad Boy Records. He raps, “Yeah, I’m just a Harlem n***a reppin’ down a Vegas strip with my own Suge/You from Mt. Vernon, n***a, go and rep your own hood. I’m not hating on your billi’ worth/Right now, I’m only saying what you really work/You ain’t no architect, You just a n***a who know how to market death/Go pay his mother what she really worth, n***a.”
These lyrics seem to reference the tragic death of The Notorious B.I.G., another Bad Boy artist, and imply that Diddy profited from his passing. This accusation echoes the sentiments of many who believe Diddy built his empire on the backs of artists without giving them their fair share.
A History of Bad Blood: Revisiting Ma$e and Diddy’s Past Conflicts
This isn’t the first time Ma$e has publicly accused Diddy of unfair business practices. In 2020, he took to Instagram to criticize Diddy for his comments about the Recording Academy’s lack of recognition for Black artists.
In a now-deleted post, Ma$e wrote, “Your past business practices knowingly has continued purposely starved your artist and been extremely unfair to the very same artist that helped u obtain that Icon Award on the iconic Badboy label. For example, u still got my publishing from 24 years ago in which u gave me $20k. Which makes me never want to work w/ u as any artist wouldn’t. You bought it for about 20k & I offered you 2m in cash. This is not black excellence at all.”
These accusations highlight the long-standing tension between the two, with Ma$e claiming that Diddy has held onto his publishing rights for an unfair price, effectively stifling his earnings and creative control.
“Love Don’t Steal, My N***a, Change Your Name”: Ma$e Takes Aim at Diddy’s Identity
Ma$e further criticizes Diddy in his new track by taking a jab at his recent name change. Diddy, formerly known as Puff Daddy and P. Diddy, legally changed his name to Sean Love Combs in 2021.
Ma$e raps, “Love don’t steal, my n***a, change your name,” seemingly implying that Diddy’s new name is a facade that doesn’t erase his alleged past transgressions. This line highlights the depth of Ma$e’s resentment, suggesting that Diddy’s actions have irrevocably damaged their relationship.
What’s Next for Ma$e and Diddy?
It remains to be seen how Diddy will respond to Ma$e’s latest diss track. Will he ignore it, address it directly, or respond with a diss track of his own? The music world is watching closely, eager to see how this latest chapter in their feud unfolds.
FAQs:
1. Is this the first time Ma$e has called out Diddy?
No, Ma$e previously accused Diddy of unfair business practices in a 2020 Instagram post.
2. What specific business practices is Ma$e accusing Diddy of?
Ma$e alleges that Diddy underpaid him for his publishing rights and exploited other artists signed to Bad Boy Records.
3. What is the name of Ma$e’s new song?
The song is reportedly titled “Oracle 2: The Liberation of Mason Betha.”
4. How has Diddy responded to the diss track?
As of now, Diddy has not publicly responded to Ma$e’s new song.
5. Will this reignite the feud between Ma$e and Diddy?
Only time will tell, but the lyrics of Ma$e’s new track suggest that the long-standing tension between the two is far from over.
