Diddy Pays Sting Daily Royalties Amid Legal Troubles

Sting, the former frontman of The Police, reportedly earns $2,000 a day from Sean 'Diddy' Combs due to a copyright infringement involving the 1997 hit 'I'll Be Missing You,' which sampled Sting's 'Every Breath You Take.' This arrangement stems from Diddy's failure to clear the sample beforehand, leading to a costly legal settlement. The song, released as a tribute to the late Notorious B.I.G., achieved significant commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for 11 weeks. In a humorous exchange, Diddy claimed on social media that Sting earns even more than the stated amount, but later clarified that his comments were joking. Despite Diddy's current legal troubles, which include serious charges, the financial ramifications of this past sampling continue to benefit Sting. The royalties earned from these hits have reportedly allowed Sting to support his children's education and contribute to his substantial net worth, estimated at $550 million.