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**The P-Diddy Saga and the Lessons for Musicians: An Insight by Aguike** (part1) - AGUIKE, Nigerian-American music icon

As the Piddy Saga continues to escalate, over 100 victims—both men and women—are suing P Diddy (Sean Combs, Puff Daddy) for sexual assault. Before anyone jumps to conclusions about this being yet another attempt to take down a Black superstar, it’s important to note that the district attorney ...

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As the Piddy Saga continues to escalate, over 100 victims—both men and women—are suing P Diddy (Sean Combs, Puff Daddy) for sexual assault. Before anyone jumps to conclusions about this being yet another attempt to take down a Black superstar, it’s important to note that the district attorney bringing charges against him is also a Black man. Furthermore, Harvey Weinstein, who built one of the largest empires in Hollywood, was investigated, charged, and sentenced to several years in prison by the same United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Our Black brothers and sisters are often quick to claim the victim narrative. Yet, when we allow the euphoria of fame to cloud our judgment and let substances impair our reasoning, playing the race card becomes the next sound bite. Many months ago, I warned about what could happen to P Diddy. Those of us in the industry know how some individuals, blessed by God, can see themselves as deities among others. Some act as though they are untouchable and engage in reckless behavior. When the long arm of the law finally catches up with us, we expect the public to weep in our defense.

The music industry is filled with individuals like Diddy—producers and record labels that often put artists through immense hardship. You frequently hear major hits receiving extensive radio and television promotion, reaching audiences around the globe. Yet, the artists—who often serve as mere figureheads—have little to show for their hard work. Many producers manipulate their influence, inserting their voices into tracks while claiming credit for lyrics that the artists wrote. In America, South Africa, and even in my homeland of Nigeria, there are numerous prominent producers who, despite lacking the ability to sing or write, append their vocals to songs created by their artists. Consequently, they claim 50% of the copyrights and leverage their positions to seize control over the artists' catalogs. I've spoken with many struggling Nigerian artists who express frustration over record labels taking a cut from their concert earnings.

Recently, Rihanna made an interesting remark about how, after paying her dues, she became a billionaire. The reality is that many aspiring musicians—both young men and women—desperate for success in the industry, are subjected to various exploitative practices, coercive arrangements, and quid pro quos. If you seek to achieve success at all costs in the music industry, be prepared to endure significant hardships. For women, it is often expected that they will be passed around, while men face the unsettling reality of having to engage with bi-sexual record label owners.

Consider the tragic case of the late Aaliyah, who married R. Kelly when she was only 14 years old, gaining fame at a significant personal cost. Many young women are lured by music and movie producers who promise them stardom in exchange for being their sidekicks. I remember an incident when a young singer and actress in New York alerted me to how a movie producer attempted to coerce her into a sexual encounter for a role. After attending an audition, she was instructed to meet the producer in a private suite, only to find him undressed. She left immediately. Another time, I accompanied an aspiring singer to a newspaper editor to seek help with her upcoming single. She later confided that the editor insisted on a sexual relationship before offering any assistance. I advised her to think wisely.

Musicians called to sing should remain committed to their artistic integrity. There are certainly societal pressures to conform to the paths of others, and while it may take longer to find success, it’s preferable to lead a quiet and honorable life as a musician than to become one of the world’s most famous music stars, only to see your name, reputation, and legacy tarnished. The P-Diddy saga is poised to open Pandora's box, revealing that many of the superstars you admire may have shadowy sides to their fame.

I sincerely hope that all musicians, myself included, can learn a valuable lesson from this significant fall from grace—from living in mansions to sleeping in a grimy jail cell. Regardless of where you stand, please pray for Diddy; it looks like he will be facing a long time away from freedom.

Good day from New York City.

Aguike, alias allah Bama also known as Emma Agu
, writes from Bayside, New York City.
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