Ma$e recently shared his thoughts on the legal troubles facing Sean “Diddy” Combs. Speaking on the It Is What It Is podcast alongside Cam’ron, Ma$e delved into the Homeland Security raids conducted at Diddy’s residences in Miami and Los Angeles on Monday, March 25.
“Reparations is getting closer and closer,” Ma$e remarked during the podcast, hinting at the unfolding events. He humorously added, “I’ll be sure to give you your percentage,” addressing his co-host.
Reflecting on the timing of the raids, Ma$e and Cam’ron noted the significance of the date, coinciding with the 27th anniversary of Notorious B.I.G.’s Life After Death album and the 21st anniversary of The Diplomats’ album Diplomatic Immunity. Ma$e described the coincidence as “eerie,” adding depth to the unfolding drama.
The relationship between Ma$e and his former boss, Diddy, has been fraught with financial disputes over the years. In 2020, Ma$e revealed difficulties in reclaiming his publishing rights from Combs, a struggle that persisted until August 2023.
Diddy, aged 54, finds himself at the center of a Homeland Security sex trafficking investigation, revealed by the recent raids on his properties. However, Diddy’s attorney, Aaron Dyer, has vehemently denied any wrongdoing, emphasizing Diddy’s innocence and condemning the allegations as baseless.
Ma$e’s commentary on the situation didn’t shy away from humor. During the podcast, he quipped about the ongoing legal drama, suggesting that the situation was akin to “the big payback,” a sentiment echoed by Cam’ron.
The raids, occurring just days ago, saw Diddy’s homes in Miami and Los Angeles raided by Homeland Security, leading to several individuals being detained. Notably, Diddy’s sons, Justin and Christian Combs, were among those handcuffed at his Los Angeles residence.
Despite the seriousness of the situation, Ma$e managed to inject levity into the conversation, joking about seeing helicopters—a reference to aerial footage of the raids.
The unfolding drama comes in the wake of Ma$e’s reflections on his decision to retire from rap in 1999. On a previous episode of the podcast, he discussed how his departure from the industry spared him from various misfortunes that befell his peers, including legal troubles and tragic incidents.