The Notorious VIP

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

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.

©1996 David Handelman (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

Great story

this short story humanized Sean Combs best known as P-Ditty, great info and performance by the reader.

Puffy

In light of some seriously bad revelations about Combs' personal comportment in a variety of contexts, J would say the author goes easy on him in describing his career as a producer. While mentioning " imperious" attitudes toward employees the article certainly doesnt go to great lengths to provide an unvarnished assessment of Combs abusive and criminal behavior.

Lordy!

it was like listening to a mini puff daddy documentary . I enjoyed every single minute!

nice listen

wish it was longer or read by diddy. but I enjoyed this audio book so much!

Flowers for Puff Daddy

Dag! Puffy wasn't playing when he said, "Can't Stop, Won't Stop!" This man's drive is otherworldly. He is indefatigable.. And even tho Puff is a undeniable force in the Music Industry, he is still extremely underappreciated. This man does not get enough credit! Salute!