Sting Defends Song Amid Diddy Allegations

In a recent interview with The Los Angeles Times, Sting asserted that the disturbing allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs do not affect his perception of his 1983 hit 'Every Breath You Take.' Despite Diddy's ongoing legal troubles, including charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, Sting emphasized, 'It doesn’t taint the song at all for me. It’s still my song.' Diddy famously sampled this track for his 1997 tribute to The Notorious B.I.G., 'I’ll Be Missing You,' which became a significant commercial success. Sting acknowledged that his music remains popular, noting that he learns from the sampling process and appreciates its relevance to new artists. Diddy's legal issues have escalated recently, with multiple civil lawsuits being filed against him, which he has denied. Meanwhile, Sting confirmed that Diddy pays him ongoing royalties for the sample use, which will reportedly continue for life.