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Diddy Admits Role in Wu-Tang's Radio Blackout

8/20/2025

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Ghostface Killah stated on The Bootleg Kev Podcast that Diddy prevented Wu-Tang Clan from radio play during the 1997 release of Wu-Tang Forever.
He mentioned leaving a tour with Rage Against the Machine, resulting in a blacklisting by Hot 97 after a chant at Summer Jam.
Ghostface revealed that Diddy recently acknowledged his role in their radio exclusion.

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Ghostface Killah stated on The Bootleg Kev Podcast that Diddy prevented Wu-Tang Clan from radio play during the 1997 release of Wu-Tang Forever.
He mentioned leaving a tour with Rage Against the Machine, resulting in a blacklisting by Hot 97 after a chant at Summer Jam.
Ghostface revealed that Diddy recently acknowledged his role in their radio exclusion.