The Pivotal Influence on a Life of Excess

Gene Deal, Diddy's former bodyguard, has sparked a heated debate by claiming that the mogul's reckless behavior is a direct result of the influences he had in his early career. Deal points fingers at prominent figures in the music industry, including Uptown Records CEO Andre Harrell and Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons. According to Deal, Diddy's wild lifestyle was shaped by the way these moguls lived and behaved. Deal believes that Diddy's time under Harrell's wing at Uptown Records played a significant role in shaping his future behavior. However, it was Russell Simmons who had the most profound impact on Diddy's life. Deal claims to have witnessed firsthand the lavish and often destructive lifestyle that Simmons led. He alleges that Simmons's influence rubbed off on Diddy, encouraging him to think he could get away with similar behavior. The ex-bodyguard emphasized that Diddy's mentors were notorious for their own reckless behavior, including drug use and abuse of women. He believes that Diddy was so heavily influenced by these men that he began to emulate their actions. Deal believes that this is the reason why Diddy's behavior has become increasingly erratic over the years.