Former Bad Boy Records artist Black Rob passed away at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta on Saturday (April 17) at the age of 52. Prior to his death, people berated Bad Boy founder Diddy for not stepping in with his millions of dollars and helping the “Whoa!” rapper sooner. But according to fellow Bad Boy alum Mark Curry, Diddy had already been in contact with Rob and wanted to offer his assistance.
Black Rob, who suffered a series of strokes in 2015 and was recently hospitalized for an unknown ailment, was believed to be suffering from a rare kidney disease, but his death is being attributed to cardiac arrest. While Diddy may have been too late to help with medical costs, Page Six reports the Hip Hop mogul wants to help pay for Black Rob’s funeral.
A source reportedly said, “Diddy offered help for Rob but in the end, sadly, it was too late. He wants to make sure Rob is laid to rest with dignity and according to his wishes. He is helping to make the funeral arrangements.”
Curry has been instrumental in spreading the word about Black Rob’s final days. Speaking to Rolling Stone last week, he explained Diddy reached out to Rob the day before he died and the two had made amends.
“Before Rob passed, he said, ‘One thing I was going to do before I leave this earth is make sure we all speak to each other again,'” Curry said. “It’s always great to see when people are growing and learning to forgive.” He added, “[Rob] was very concerned in getting his life together health-wise. He didn’t have any vices. He was walking the good life and his spirits were good. A true inspiration. A great heart. A kind spirit. He’s gonna be missed all over.”
Diddy Draws Criticism With Instagram Tribute To Fallen Bad Boy Records Artist Black Rob
Following Black Rob’s death, Diddy penned an Instagram tribute to his ex-artist, writing, “Rest in power King @therealblackrob ! As I listen to your records today there’s one thing that they all have in common! You have made millions of people all over the world feel good and dance! You are one of a kind! GOD BLESS! Love. You will be truly missed!!!!”
Check out Diddy’s post below.
how can anyone percieve a person who calls themselves “diddy” as anything other than a complete fool? this man is an enema, a greedy stupid looking fool who uses the tragedy of others as a stepping stone and deserves to be slapped into next century. fuck diddy, right up his stupid ass
ok i’ll bite…..
So Black Rob dying is a tragedy, but I’m curious to what Diddy is using this as a stepping stone towards? Was Diddy’s wealth or fame drying up and he’s going to make an album about the time he help pay for a funeral for a guy that worked for him 20 years ago?
I could see the point of him taking advantage over young entertainers who signed a stupid contract, but how are the tragedies of these rappers that he hasn’t worked with in decades advancing Diddy at this point in time?
Very true! I’ve started plenty of businesses had very close friends I worked and made money with but we moved on with our lives took different courses, no beef; our personal decisions took us on different paths. That’s how I look at this. He never spoke down on Puff. Ppl think these celebrities are robots they have family drama, health issues mental issues and different spiritual experiences all sorts of life changes that separate us. I’m sure if he knew he’d do something I hope he would anyway.
you can bet diddy gonna be making some stupid tribute song with him spinning around like a retard with his mouth hanging open and some corny ass sunglasses. oh and stomping in puddles. he’s gonna ‘rap’ about how BR was his homie. sucka ass cheek buster diddy. what a clown shoe
Biggie gave him that nickname
gtfo.
It’s so sad that a guy with so much talent has to leave so soon….but this is life man…one day at a time…Rest Up, BR
Homo Diddy can add necrophilia to his list no cuz you know he’s going to be poking Black Rob until he’s in the ground just like he did to Craig Mack.
Can’t wait for Puffy’s funeral
Diddy made a nice piece of change off to and that whoa joint, he set for life off that one song. He good.
Good to know we have a certified accountant here verifying the next man’s pockets. You must be correct. Lmao
gayboy diddy did it because all the ppl on twitter were blasting him. on god i cant wait for diddy to get carried away in a casket. this dude is the devil
Yawn…,
Like woah!!!!