Disgraced rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs reportedly pays Sting an eye-watering amount of money each day over the unauthorised use of one of the music legend’s most famous songs. The 54-year-old music mogul, who is currently facing serious legal charges, including racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution, sampled Sting’s Every Breath You Take in 1997 – and is still paying the price.  Combs was arrested by federal agents on September 16 at a New York City hotel, and the charges also include allegations of sexual assault, kidnapping, arson, and firearm possession, alongside shocking revelations of days-long sexual ‘freak offs.’While Combs’ current legal troubles dominate the news, a past copyright infringement case has resurfaced – and it appears the record executive is still paying a hefty price after sampling one of Sting’s hits almost two decades ago. In 1997, Combs released the chart-topping hit ‘I’ll Be Missing You’ as a tribute to New York rapper The Notorious B.I.G., who had been murdered earlier that year. Disgraced rapper Sean ‘ Diddy’ Combs (right) reportedly pays Sting (left) a shocking amount of money each day over the unauthorised use of one of the punk legend’s most famous songsFeaturing vocals from Biggie’s wife Faith Evans, the song 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.However, the hit track sampled Sting’s 1983 classic ‘Every Breath You Take’ without permission, leading to a costly legal settlement. 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. In the resurfaced clip, radio host Charlamagne Tha God asked Sting if it was true that Combs had to pay him daily royalties for the sample, to which Sting confirmed: ‘Yeah, for the rest of his life.’Charlemagne probed, ‘But did he ask for permission… after the fact?’ to which Sting answered: ‘Yes, he did.’ In a twist of humour, Combs later jokingly tweeted that the actual amount was even higher, claiming in a post on X: ‘Nope. 5K a day. Love to my brother @OfficialSting!’ However, he later clarified his comment, admitting he was joking. He explained in a follow-up post: ‘I want y’all to understand I was joking! It’s called being facetious!’ Combs reassured fans that he and Sting are longtime friends and that Sting likely earns far more than $5,000 daily from the track. 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 Combs has since reassured fans that he and Sting are longtime friends and that Sting likely earns far more than $5,000 daily from the iconic trackHe explained: ‘He never charged me $3K or $5K a day for Missing You. He probably makes more than $5K a day from one of the biggest songs in history. LOVE.’Meanwhile, a new video has surfaced of Diddy telling guests at one of his legendary White Parties in the Hamptons that it was time for the kids to go home and the real partying to begin.In footage obtained exclusively by NEWSWALLA.com, Diddy stands, champagne glass in hand, like a dictator on his balcony as he calls in the quid pro quo for the hospitality so far extended.’We fed you all, we gave you drinks, now it’s time to enjoy life,’ he says. ‘This is a celebration of life. This is the real White Party.’Kids have an hour left [then] this thing turns into something that when you get older, this is something y’all gonna want to come to… so let’s just start to get our groove on, put the kids away. It’s all good.’
