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Diddy’s Complicated Hip-Hop Legacy: Branding Above All Else

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Yes, Diddy has encountered more legal trouble, has a spotty résumé, and fell into the stage at the BET Awards. But he’s also—for better or worse—responsible for the modern-day rap blueprint.

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