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The Notorious VIP

All-Area Access with Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs in 1996 During the Height of the East-West Rap War

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The Notorious VIP

By: David Handelman
Narrated by: Corey Allen
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He prides himself on building careers from the ground up - signing the artist, shaping an image both musically and visually, overseeing everything from songwriting to wardrobe to cover art to videos to promotional gimmicks.

"I used to think Puffy was difficult," says Faith Evans, "but he knows what he's talking about. He doesn't like to be second-guessed. We call him the Lord - that's the joke. 'The Lord said...' And if it's not like the Lord said, then it has to be changed."

In this lucid, illuminating profile, journalist David Handelman presents Sean Combs as he strives to make a positive impact on black lives despite the ever-present shadow of the East Coast/West Coast hip-hop feud, showing us why, in addition to being a CEO, visionary, father, and role model, Puff Daddy reigns as The Notorious VIP.

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This is way too short, I was listening and sinking deeper and deeper into the story only for it to end and I'm left thinking WTH, I want more! The narrator was really good, good speaking pattern, tone and pace!

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This was a nice short insight into Puffy’s world during the infamous on going Eastcoast-West-coast beef and before the death of Biggie. It’s nice listen if you’re into hip hop history and shines a small light on a few famous incidents

Worth a quick listen for any 90s hip hop fans

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