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Sting says Diddy allegations don't 'taint' Every Breath You Take - after disgraced rapper sampled song
Every Breath You Take was released by The Police in 1983 and the song was later sampled by Diddy for I'll Be Missing You, a tribute to The Notorious B.I.G.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, the musician, 73, was asked if the recent controversy surrounding Diddy, 55 - who is currently awaiting trial behind bars on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution - had 'tainted' the song. Featuring vocals from Biggie's wife Faith Evans, I'll Be Missing You became an international sensation, spending 11 weeks at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. In a 2018 interview on The Breakfast Club, the former Police frontman revealed that he receives $2,000 (£1,494) a day from Diddy for the use of the song, a fee that will reportedly be paid for the rest of Combs' life.
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