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Quincy Jones Criticizes Diddy

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones had some critical words for hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs during the Spotify Stories Behind the Music event held at the Andaz Hotel in Hollywood, CA. this week. He spoke to host Bruno Mars about his history and beginnings in the music industry before the 79-year old Jones addressed Combs.

"[He] couldn't recognize a b flat if it hit him," Jones reportedly said. "P. Diddy has a doctorate in marketing, he's got clothes companies, and Ciroc vodka."

Jones later said that he wasn't trying to tear down Combs.

"No controversy, no diss. I have nothing but love and respect for Diddy and all that he has achieved as an artist and an executive," Jones clarified via statement. "Always have and always will."

Diddy Closes Justin's

Justin's, the popular eatery Sean “Diddy” Combs opened in the Buckhead district of Atlanta back in 1998, has closed it's doors after 14 years of business. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Combs closed the restaurant to "pursue other business ventures in music, television, fashion, fragrance and spirits."

The Atlanta location opened one year after Diddy's first Justin's opened in New York City. That location closed in September 2007.

Diddy named the restaraunts after his oldest son, who is now heading off to college.

Ma$e Hints At New Deal

Veteran hip hop star Ma$e has been quietly prepping for a re-emergence over the past several months. There were rumors the former Bad Boy Records rapper would be joining Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group, but a tweet posted by Ma4e last night (June 5th) indicates that he could be landing elsewhere.

"Wow... I just got a G.O.O.D. offer!!!," he tweeted June 5th, hinting at a possible deal with Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music imprint.

The tweet comes a little less than 48 hours after Ma$e took the stage at Hot 97's Summer Jam as an unexpected guest alongside French Montana, Wale and G.O.O.D. Music's Big Sean.

Diddy Close To Signing The Weeknd

Canadian singer/songwriter The Weeknd could be close to inking a deal with Bad Boy Records. Label CEO Diddy is reportedly very interested in signing the star, even going so far as to fly him down to Miami to party during Memorial Day weekend.

Drake, a longtime collaborator with the Weeknd, hinted that the singer was being offered deals from a myriad of labels.

A photo surfaced that showed The Weeknd enjoying Memorial Day Weekend with Diddy, some other friends and Diddy's rumored girlfriend, singer Cassie.

Shyne Recalls Reconciling With Diddy

Shyne and Diddy smoothed-out their long-standing differences earlier this year, in their first meeting in over a decade. Shyne infamously went to prison following the 1999 New Year's Eve nightclub shooting that also involved Diddy and his then-girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez. Shyne says that the two spoke as men--and that the past and the business end of their relationship never came up.

"Nah, that was a man moment. When men get together, it's not about no music, it's not about none of that," he said. "Men sit down and talk about men things. Music didn't come up. I haven't seen the dude in probably 12 years, and 10 of those years were in prison. We had so much to talk about other than music. But you never know. I feel life is about forward movement, and when you're holding on to things, you really can't move. And I try to keep it pushing. That's what that meeting was about. Nobody's perfect and if a man talks to you as a man and as a brother and says to you, "listen, I did this, I did that," and really man up, what could you do?"

Drake Forced To Cut Show Short

Young Money rapper Drake was forced to hit a show on his "Club Paradise" tour short this week. The star was performing in Irvine, CA at the Verizon Wireless Ampitheater when the police ordered Drake to end the show early, according to HipHopWired.

While no in-depth details were given, Drake confirmed the story via Twitter.

"Police made me cut the show short but I love you all for rocking with me Irvine!" he tweeted.

THe show also featured J. Cole, French Montana, Waka Flocka Flame, Meek Mill and 2 Chainz and heads to Phoenix, AZ for the next stop.

Big Sean's Phone Call From Ma$e

As hip hop veteran Ma$e preps what looks to be his third attempt at a musical comeback, G.O.O.D. Music rapper Big Sean revealed that the former Bad Boy star gave him a call unexpectedly and the two could possibly be collaborating in the very near future.

"Mase just hit me up, too," Sean told Hot 97's Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg. "We got something in the works."

"He surprised me, he called me just out of nowhere. He was like, 'What's up, this Mase -- I'm really digging your style. We need to work on something,'" he added. "I'm like, 'What the f*ck?' [laughs] Nah, but, that's somebody I came up listening to, that whole Bad Boy era -- we got something in the works for him, a lot of people."

Diddy Competing With Jay-Z?

Diddy talked about his topping the Forbes List of the richest names in hip hop and how it fuels competitiveness between he and hip hop's other high-profile mogul, Jay-Z. Diddy claims that the two go back-and-forth intentionally and its all in the spirit of competing.

"I'm usually at No. 1," Diddy told Funkmaster Flex. "Our plan was to always flip-flop on it. This was the year I told him that we had to flop it back to its original owner. We push each other, we inspire each other. It's just a beautiful relationship of natural competitiveness. But you know, it's back at Bad Boy."

So where does Birdman fit into this equation?

Diddy Competing With Jay-Z?

Diddy talked about his topping the Forbes List of the richest names in hip hop and how it fuels competitiveness between he and hip hop's other high-profile mogul, Jay-Z. Diddy claims that the two go back-and-forth intentionally and its all in the spirit of competing.

"I'm usually at No. 1," Diddy told Funkmaster Flex. "Our plan was to always flip-flop on it. This was the year I told him that we had to flop it back to its original owner. We push each other, we inspire each other. It's just a beautiful relationship of natural competitiveness. But you know, it's back at Bad Boy."

So where does Birdman fit into this equation?

Dawn Richard Doesn't Regret Danity Kane

Dawn Richard, in a recent interview with EMERGE magazine, revealed that she made the most of her time at Bad Boy Records as a member of the girl group Danity Kane and never saw the experience in a negatively light, despite some speculation that she was bitter over her time with the group.

Richard says she was happy to move on, but didn't let any negativity enter her space in regards to her time with Danity Kane.

"There were no drawbacks. I didn’t allow them," she said. "When one chapter closes, you have to start a new one. For me, if you allow yourself to think there are drawbacks then there will be some. I decided that I would just go harder and find a way to stay dancing inside the music."

Suge Knight Threatens Rick Ross?

Suge Knight blasted Rick Ross in a recently-released interview with 93.5's Tattoo and Cee Cee because of Ross' track "Tupac Back." Knight says that for Ross to release a song referencing Tupac while maintaining ties to Diddy, Knight's long-time nemesis and a man Knight has implicated in the death of Tupac, is a slap in the face.

"I can't sit up here and say I'm bitter to Rick Ross, 'cus like anybody else, we don't know Rick Ross," Suge said. "That's a guy who uses somebody else's name. This guy comes from being a correctional officer. I don't got nothing negative [against him] personally, I just feel like he do do good music, and you can't take that from him. That boy got bars, he's gonna write…at the same time, I feel like there's a line you cross, and Rick Ross crossed that line. If you're gonna be with a guy [Diddy] who killed Tupac, you can't go turn around and do a record [called] 'Tupac Back'…Rick Ross is a grown ass n***a. I'll beat the dog sh*t out of Rick Ross for manipulating these people out here."

G. Dep Responds To Conviction

Rapper G. Dep was convicted for 1993 murder of John Henkel this week, but the former Bad Boy Records star seemed to have made his peace with the decision. G. Dep spoke with MTV about the conviction and said that he holds no negativity regarding how things have played out.

He felt that this was how things were meant to be.

"However it went down, it was just one of them things where I knew I was facing some type of charge, so whatever the verdict was, I knew it was God's will," he said. "Someone was taken from [the Henkel] family, so I can't feel like I was robbed in any kind of way," he said. "I just want to thank everyone that was involved in the case. I don't have no ill thoughts towards anybody."

"I'ma just stay strong and hopefully I'll see y'all in the near future or the far future," he added. "I know life goes on, praise God. And one day maybe I could say hello to y'all again."

Maybach Music Could Sign Ma$e

Rick Ross and Maybach Music Group could be adding two new veteran artists to their roster; former Bad Boy rapper Ma$e and R&B singer Omarion. With reports surfacing recently that Ma$e is working on a song with Ross, it is now being reported that things could be further along than just collaborating on a track.

A source within MMG says that, "Yes, I think its safe to say Omarion is MMG."

"I don't want to let no cats out the bag but we'll see what's good with Ma$e." the source claims. "As far as newest members Omarion and shout out to Ma$e if he wants to get down with this movement then we'll see what happens."

Diddy Gets Auctioned

Bad Boy Records CEO Sean "Diddy" Combs will be auctioned for an online charity campaign. Dan Delany, Chief Marketing Officer of Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) explained to SOHH their objective of community outreach and the purpose of the auction.

"Sean 'Diddy' Combs is the true embodiment of entrepreneurship and an inspirational force in youth and pop culture," Delany said via statement. "NFTE helps young people succeed in life through entrepreneurship. Our organization's purpose resonated with him. We are thrilled Mr. Combs can give of his time this way....because the resources the auction generates will allow us to keep growing our program to reach more urban youth in the coming school year."

G. Dep Jury Selection Begins

Jury selection begins today (April 9th) in the murder trial for former Bad Boy Records rapper G. Dep. In December 2010, Dep confessed to shooting a stranger while robbing him back in 1993. The man subsequently died, and Dep, born Trevell Coleman, now faces murder charges.

He turned down a previously-offered plea deal. He now faces 25 years to life if he's convicted.

“Conscience drove him to do something. … He thinks he did the right thing,” his defense lawyer Anthony L. Ricco previously said. “There’s a lot of people who think he’s a fool for doing this. He doesn’t think he’s a fool. […] He says this has been like a blessing. It’s saved his life.” G. Dep faces 25 years to life behind bars if convicted. He is currently being held without bail and has pleaded not guilty.

Biggie Jacket Up For Auction

Notorious B.I.G.'s status as one of the most revered figures in hip hop remains undiminished a decade-and-a-half after his untimely death. An authentic jacket worn by the late rapper is due to be auctioned later this month in New York City. The property will be sold by Philip Weiss Auctions during a three-day sale.

A representative for Philip Weiss Auctions said that the item has already attracted “intense interest.”

The jacket has Flipmode and Funkmaster Flex logos emblazoned on the front and sleeve. The auction takes place April 19th thru the 21st and features several other pieces of celebrity memorabilia, ranging from animation art, rock & roll collectibles and stamps.

Diddy Bans Shoes?

Diddy doesn't play when it comes to his home.

The hip hop mogul reportedly bans any and every guest from entering his luxurious Miami mansion with shoes on. Regardless of how A-list you may be, Mr. Sean Combs' rules are set. Diddy threw a huge Ciroc Vodka party at his mansion on Star Island during the Ultra Music Festival and everyone got to experience his house rules firsthand.

Diddy reportedly made everyone wear slippers--and he didn't make any exceptions. "There is a no-shoe rule," an insider said. "Everyone gets slippers as they enter."