Diddy’s “It’s All About The Benjamins” Ruined Hip-Hop Culture, Says Saigon

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of being responsible for singlehandedly ruining Hip-Hop culture with his 1997 single “It’s All About the Benjamins.” This past weekend, rapper Saigon took to social media to express his thoughts regarding the matter, charging Combs with prioritizing the pursuit of money over the preservation of Hip-Hop culture. “This negro Puffy flipped Hip-Hop culture into all about worshipping nothing but $$$,” Saigon wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday (March 9). He then added that his disdain for the embattled mogul’s brand of music gives him additional satisfaction in seeing his reputation being damaged amid he string of sexual assault allegations that have been made against him. “That’s why I’m kinda glad they got his a** up outta here,” the New York native wrote. This negro Puffy flipped Hip-Hop culture into all about worshipping nothing but $$$… Thats why Im kinda glad they got his a** up outta here. Go look at the content in Hip-Hop music before that “All About The Benjamins” song … Creativity mattered.. — Saigon (@TheRealSaigon) March 9, 2024 In a subsequent tweet, Saigon pointed to the release “All About the Benjamins,” one of Combs’ earliest hits as...