Mark Curry Slams Diddy Over Publishing Rights, “It Has No Value.”

Recently former Bad Boy artist Mark Curry has expressed his dissatisfaction with Diddy‘s decision to return publishing rights to former Bad Boy artists.

In the world of hip-hop, the name Mark Curry may ring a bell for some, especially those familiar with his 2001 hit single, “Bad Boy for Life.” However, for those who don't know who Mark Curry is, he's a rapper best known for this iconic track. But Curry's presence in the recent news isn't about his music; it's about his outspoken views on Diddy's decision to return publishing rights to former Bad Boy artists.

The former Bad Boy rapper is an experienced artist who knows the music business well. In 2009, he got a lot of attention for something different. He wrote a book called “Dancing with the Devil.” This wasn't a regular celebrity book. It had lots of stories about his time at Diddy's label, Bad Boy Record.

Mark Curry became well-known in the music industry thanks to his contribution to the popular song “Bad Boy for Life” in 2001. In 1999, he showed up on songs like “Gangsta Shit” in Diddy's “Forever” album and “Dangerous MC's” in The Notorious B.I.G's “Born Again” album. Mark Curry kept working with Diddy in 2001, appearing in six songs from Puffy's “The Saga Continues” album.

In some of the tracks, Curry displayed his lyrical talent, contributing to songs like “Blast Off,” “Where's Sean,” “Lonely,” “I Don't Like That” (Interlude),” “The Last Song,” and, of course, “Bad Boy for Life.” These collaborations show his significant role in the Bad Boy legacy.

Now, looking at today's situation, Curry is in the middle of a strong discussion about Diddy's choice to give back the rights to songs to his former Bad Boy artists.

Over the weekend, reports emerged that Diddy had turned down a multi-million dollar deal in favor of returning publishing rights to his former artists. Initially, there was skepticism about the accuracy of these reports, but as more platforms began covering the story, it became apparent that there was truth to it. Even Revolt, Diddy's own platform, acknowledged the development.

The reaction to Diddy's decision has been mixed. Some former Bad Boy artists appreciate him for finally giving back their publishing rights, while others, like Curry, have a different view. Curry's perspective is that publishing rights have lost much of their value over the years. He questions the significance of returning something that is now worth relatively little.

“What was it worth 10 years ago, 20 years ago? What's it worth now? What did he give you back?” Curry remarked, casting doubt on the true value of the publishing rights being returned. He continued, “I'm telling you, he gave me mine back a long time ago. I was the first person he called. They said, ‘Mark, I want you to be the first person to know this. I'm giving all my artists back their publishing,' which is equivalent to giving back your girlfriend after he's done everything with her.”

Curry also brings up the point that Diddy's move may be driven by a desire to maintain his relevance in the industry. He mentions Diddy's recent donations, such as a million dollars to Jackson State, and suggests that these actions might be part of a strategy to secure a new deal, as Diddy's current ventures may not be as lucrative as they once were.

The Former Bad Boy artists questioned the motives behind Diddy's decision, suggesting that it might be a strategic move to maintain relevance in the industry. “He's not even a billionaire anymore, so let's talk,” he noted. “He's just trying to do whatever he can to keep his name relevant so he can go for a new deal.”

From Curry's standpoint, the publishing rights themselves may not hold much value anymore, given that many of the songs from that era are not in high demand for licensing in today's entertainment industry. He contrasts this with older catalogs from artists like Bon Jovi or The Police, which continue to generate revenue.

“So, what are we making money off in publishing now?” Curry questioned. “I ain't even heard ‘Bad Boy for Life' or nothing. Every time they play it, you might make two dollars, five dollars, or something like that.”

Curry posted the video on his Instagram account along with the following caption: “Diddy gave the publishing back.:. So what.. it has no value… I want him to give me a million cash and then I can plan the rest of my life out well.”

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To break it down, Mark Curry's take on Diddy giving back publishing rights to old Bad Boy artists ain't buyin' into the idea that Diddy's just being Mr. Nice Guy here. He's saying these rights ain't worth much anymore, and he's side-eyeing Diddy's reasons for doing it.

Diddy has not responded to Mark Curry's comments at this time, but Dilemaradio is closely monitoring for any potential reactions or statements from the hip-hop mogul. As this story continues to unfold, we will keep you updated with the latest developments and responses.