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Nov 2023
1h 34m

“I’ll Be Missing You”—Puff Daddy and the...

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Rob looks back at the “SADNESS” mixtape that he put together in 1996 before turning to the tragic passing of the Notorious B.I.G., and mogul Puff Daddy’s transition from executive producer in the background to full-blown artist honoring Biggie (01:48). Stay tuned to hear guest Sowmya Krishnamurthy share her experience as Puff Daddy’s assistant and much more (58:15)

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Sowmya Krishnamurthy

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

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