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Steve Stoute Opens Up on NFL Halftime Show Drama, Jay-Z and Dame Dash “You’re lying through your teeth, and your teeth are falling out.’ and Diddy’s Fall from Grace
In a candid interview, music mogul Steve Stoute addresses the NFL Halftime Show controversy, Jay-Z’s leadership, and Diddy’s recent scandals.
When Steve Stoute talks, you listen. The music executive and entrepreneur has seen it all — from breaking into the industry with acts like Salt-N-Pepa and Kid ‘n Play to helping revolutionize artist independence through his company, United Masters. So when he sat down with The Pivot podcast recently, you knew he’d have something to say. What I didn’t expect was the deep dive into some of the biggest controversies swirling around hip-hop’s biggest names, including Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, and, of course, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
The conversation started with what’s been on everyone’s mind lately — the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show. Kendrick Lamar landed the coveted headliner spot, and while many are excited, some fans were left wondering, “Why not Lil Wayne, especially with the event being held in New Orleans?” Stoute was quick to shut down any disrespect toward Lamar. “Kendrick earned this,” he emphasized. “He’s one of the best performers of our generation, and he’s got the hits to back it up.” No arguments here —…
