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What does it take to thrive in the labyrinth of the music industry? French Montana is no stranger to the trials and triumphs of a successful career in the world of beats and rhymes. As an artist who has etched his name in the annals of hip-hop history, Montana has faced his share of crossroads. Initially setting his sights on stardom with a string of underground projects, he broke through the noise by signing with Diddy’s legendary Bad Boy Records.
Diddy | Credit: The Graham Norton Show/YouTubeReflecting on his time at Bad Boy, Montana emphasized that leaving the label was a positive move for him. In an interview with DJ Vlad, he openly discussed his reasons for the exit, clarifying that it wasn’t about the alleged ‘Bad Boy Curse’. Instead, it signified a pivotal transition leading up to his last album.
Leaving Bad Boy: A Fresh Start for French Montana?
French Montana’s statements in an interview with DJ Vlad offer a window into his journey through the music industry, his departure from Bad Boy Records, and the resilience he embodies. He declared:
This is me leaving, leaving Bad Boy and Epic. So it’s on Epic, but it’s my last album, last album on Epic. Yeah, this is me leaving, leaving everything, right? This is me becoming a free agent.
His exit from Bad Boy Records was a pivotal moment in his career. After crossing all his T’s and dotting his I’s with the label, he took a leap of faith to strike out on his own as a free agent. Contrary to the gossip about a ‘Bad Boy curse’, Montana firmly maintained that he parted ways with Puff Daddy on “great terms”, making sure everyone involved walked away with their fair share.
French Montana | Credit: DJ Vlad/YouTubeThe conversation then shifted to his relationship with Puff Daddy, and when Vlad asked if they parted on good terms, Montana responded affirmatively, saying:
Yeah, yeah, great terms.
The follow-up question, “Cause you fulfilled everything?” revealed that his exit was not just about leaving; it was about completing his commitments with integrity.
Montana elaborated on this responsibility, stating:
I fulfilled everything. I make sure everybody got their money. I made sure, you know, Rozay [Rick Ross] got his money. I made sure Puff got his money, made sure Epic got their money. Yeah, Epic’s still making money, you know what I’m saying? Everybody, brother shoulders with made money, right?
He, thus, ensured that everyone involved, including fellow artists like Rozay (Rick Ross) and Puff himself, received their due.
French Montana Discussed the Bad Boy Curse
The discussion then touches on the notorious “Bad Boy curse”. DJ Vlad noted that French Montana seems to be an exception to this trend. The latter responded confidently:
I’m blessed on a different level. I came from Africa, I made it out the jungle, right? Like a whole different, I made it out the Bronx, Africa first, the whole n everything, man.
P Diddy in Get Him to the Greek | Credits: Universal PicturesCurrently, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs finds himself behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, facing serious allegations that have rattled the entertainment community. Arrested on September 16, 2024, by Homeland Security, Diddy is charged with racketeering and s*x trafficking.
He has pleaded not guilty to a grand jury indictment and was denied bail by two different judges (via Variety). With a trial set for May 5, 2025, Diddy could be facing life in prison if the jury finds him guilty of the racketeering charge.
The roots of these allegations run deep, with a significant raid taking place on March 25, when the Department of Homeland Security swooped in on Diddy’s residences in Miami, New York, and Los Angeles.
As if that weren’t enough, on October 1, attorney Tony Buzbee announced that 120 additional lawsuits are expected from alleged victims he represents, with claims of assaults dating back to the 2000s and 2010s.
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