Mase is shedding light on how he finally reclaimed his music publishing rights from Sean “Diddy” Combs, and it turns out Cam’ron played a pivotal role in the negotiation.
During a recent episode of It Is What It Is, the former Bad Boy artist opened up about the behind-the-scenes move that led to him regaining control of his catalogue — a long-standing point of tension between him and the music mogul.
“Tell the N***a I Want My Publishing”
Cam’ron recounted the moment when Diddy tried to make an offer to buy their podcast It Is What It Is. While that deal was on the table, Mase had something more important in mind.
“Word to everything I love you said, ‘Tell the n***a I want my publishing,’” Cam told Mase on-air.
Cam said Diddy approached him on a boat to talk business, but he made sure to deliver Mase’s message clearly.
“You sent me to do something, and I did it,” Cam added. “Got your publishing back, though. I ain’t taking credit or nothing.”
Mase vs. Diddy: A Longstanding Dispute
Mase has previously accused Diddy of offering him a mere $20,000 for his publishing, despite generating millions for Bad Boy Records. He also publicly criticized Diddy for claiming to empower Black artists while allegedly exploiting their work.
But in September 2023, Diddy returned the publishing rights to several Bad Boy artists, including:
- Mase
- Faith Evans
- 112
- The LOX
- The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate
Cam’ron Celebrated Mase’s Win
Shortly after the paperwork was finalized, Cam took to Instagram to congratulate his friend and co-host:
“My n***a Murder had to sit this one out,” Cam wrote. “He just got his publishing back from Puff. Just finished the paperwork for that yesterday.”
He also teased the release of “The Lost Files Vol. 1” on September 8, indicating Mase was getting ready to relaunch his music with full control.
Full Circle Moment for Mase
The revelation gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the quiet but strategic business moves happening in hip-hop today. With his publishing finally in hand, Mase now has the freedom to monetize and release his music on his own terms — a win that’s been years in the making.
