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Dec 2024
26m 48s

The Crown and The Consequences: 1

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Sean Combs: an unstoppable mogul with a talent for spotting stars and a history punctuated by allegations and legal battles. We unpack his transformation from a record label visionary to a cultural icon, and the whispers that began to tarnish his legacy. How did the golden boy of hip-hop become synonymous with scandal? 

Featuring interviews with: Dave Aronberg, Brian Buckmire, Mina Llona, Donte Mills, Tracy Walder, and Bernarda Villalona

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