DJ Scratch has provided more information about the services for the late Craig Mack, noting that Diddy was actually unaware of the recent memorial. The veteran DJ raised some eyebrows when he noted he was the “only famous person” to attend.
According to Scratch, the service was put together by a childhood friend of Mack because his friends and colleagues weren’t allowed to attend the actual funeral. In fact, Diddy offered to pay for the funeral but was turned down by Mack’s fellow church members.
“When I left Craig’s memorial service I called @Diddy to thank him for giving Craig the platform for the world to know Craig Mack’s music,” Scratch wrote. “I told him I just left the service, he said “They buried Craig already, what service are you talking about?!?”. He didn’t know about the memorial service. @diddy offered to pay for Craig Mack’s funeral, but the religious community Craig was in declined. None of his Friends or colleagues were allowed to attend his funeral. Diddy respected their wishes. Craig was immediately buried on the property where he lived. Yesterday’s service was a memorial for Craig’s friends in NY & for fans to attend thrown by Craig’s childhood friend Alvin Toney.”
Much of the post details Scratch’s history with Mack, but it’s mainly a clarification of his previous remarks. His original comments prompted some criticism of Diddy.
“If you look at my post the day Craig passed I praised @Diddy for signing Craig because I saw what he went through,” he continued. “I said no famous people showed up to Craig’s memorial service was weird because I saw so much love online, but I didn’t see a line outside. If @Diddy didn’t say yes, there be no Flava in our ears. Salute Diddy!!!”
(The original version of this article was published on March 29, 2018 at 8:50 a.m. PST and can be found below.)
DJ Scratch hit Instagram late last night to reveal that he was “the only famous person to show up” at Craig Mack’s memorial service at the Faith Baptist Church in Hempstead, New York on Wednesday (March 28).
Scratch — who was one of the first to post about Mack’s passing earlier this month — shared an image of the late rapper’s order of service along with a startling caption.
“I’ve never been to a service for someone famous & I was the only famous person to show up. Very weird day today, but what puts a smile on my face is that Lil Bro was at peace way before he passed away. That’s what matters most to me,” he wrote.
He later shouted out memorial organizer Alvin Toney.
R.A. the Rugged Man and well-known Hip Hop journalist Shaheem Reid both posted clips from the service to social media. Reid also reported that the memorial was attended by Mack’s friends and industry associates International Special, former Bad Boy executive June Balloon, and DJ Curt Flirt.
Mack passed away on March 12 at the age of 47. It was later reported that the “Flava In Ya Ear” rapper died from heart failure at a hospital near his home in Walterboro, South Carolina.
Many Hip Hop stars, including Bad Boy Records founder Sean “Diddy” Combs, turned to social media to pay tributes and share their memories of Mack following his passing.
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So Puff didn’t show up for Craig Mack’s funeral? Not surprised. Dude is a snake for real.
Neither did EPMD. Or the Hit Squad. Or the Def Squad.
That’s fucked up on all their parts then.
I guess RA the rugged man doesn’t count as a famous person. Haha Fucking Bum
Im pretty sure R.A has more fans then DJ Scratch I mean what the fuck does Scratch do anyway? He doesnt put out music he just posts vlogs once a week of him spinning records whoop dee doo
He was a DJ for EPMD like 30 years ago and hasnt done much sense
You don’t have a clue man. Scratch is world-renowed and he is the founder of Scratchvision Network, a platform for DJs. The only one of it’s kind. He got bigger after being a DJ for EPMD, proving that DJs can stand on their own without the artist. RA’s credentials doesn’t hold a candle to Scratch and what he has done for hip-hop. Check ya history before u speak, troll.
Nobody knows scratch, u must be like 55 years old. Epmd was a long time ago ya lame
R.A. rugged sells out shows world wide and has tons of fans today still he works with everybody. DJ Scratch was popular 20 years ago
the point is all these folks jumping on social media to express their condolences but they didn’t show up to say good bye to that man… Especially Diddy… Diddy wouldn’t have missed Biggie’s funeral, but I guess Craig Mack didn’t make enough money for him ssoooo… But who knows I may just be running my mouth, maybe Diddy paid for the funeral or sent a flower arrangement or something.. I’m just speculating but I don’t think Diddy thinks a shout out on social media gives him a pass for not going to the funeral. Not for his first rap artist on Bad Boy. I don’t want to believe that.
you realize none of his friends attended the funeral since it was family only.
Did you read his clarification or naw? My God, industry people weren’t allowed to come and it’s probably because Mack viewed them as demons. Get a hold of yourself
Why isn’t Scratch yelling down at Erick and Parish for not showing up at Craig’s funeral?
My bad. He did go in on those dudes for treating Craig like Alabama Trash when they(EPMD) were on top. No verses. No ad-libs. No nothing.
Craig Mack was part of a Cult – Church based faith group that involves mainly affluent white people. There are alot of videos of Criag Mack on youtube with his predominantly white church group. I’m saddened this same group kept his funeral private and shocked craig mack had no family that cared to plan his funeral or take care of it. Sucks to die lonely, alot of these rappers really never plan for this.
Why didn’t 50 show up Craig ghostwriter 9 songs on the massacre
dope to see that the Kool-Aid Man is still out here grinding organizing memorials for his homies OH YEEEAH!!!
now it makes sense why Kool-Aid is such a staple in the black community..
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You are so wrong fool. Did you read any of this on what was said? Gwizzz! Diddy has a heart of gold fool… Diddy is always there with that positive energy. He cannot save everyone but you cannot tell me this Diddy does not recognize and appreciate what his previous artists has done for him. Take your tongue out of Diddy’s bong hole. Diddy is a good brother!
So is he a Jehovah’s Witness? Cause same thing happened with Prince where his church and family had the ceremony that actually included his body and the friends had their own memorial?
Craig m=Mack had turned his life to to Jesus and The church did not want Diddy and noone else there. Nor did they want him to pay for funeral . Craig Mack was said to have turned down the offer to tour with the Bad boy reunion for same reason. If you don’t have the correct answer then its best not to answer. Craig Mack was content went his life and I am happy for him we all should be,