Last week, celebrity stylist Misa Hylton, mother of Bad Boy Entertainment CEO Sean “Diddy” Combs’ oldest son Justin, announced that she is penning a memoir. Hylton gave her followers a sneak peek into what they can expect from her forthcoming book in an Instagram post that vividly recalls a pivotal moment in the early days of Bad Boy Entertainment.
In her post, Hylton reflects on the tumultuous year of 1993 when she was pregnant, and Diddy, then known as Puffy, had just been fired from Uptown Records. She shares how Andre Harrell, Uptown’s founder, told Diddy that “there cannot be two Kings in a castle.” With a child on the way and having recently moved into a beautiful new home, Diddy was scared. Hylton recounts how he had her call Harrell several times to ask for his job back, but Harrell stood firm, insisting that it was time for Diddy to strike out on his own.
“I told Puffy he could do it. He was a mastermind. He just had to do exactly what he had been doing successfully at Uptown Records, just for himself now,” Hylton wrote. Her unwavering belief in Diddy’s potential played a crucial role in the foundation of Bad Boy Entertainment, which started in their basement in Scarsdale, NY, with help from the legendary accountant Bert Padell.
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One of the most memorable moments Hylton shared was the night at the Palladium when Diddy handed DJ Funkmaster Flex the record “Flava in Ya Ear” by Craig Mack. The crowd’s ecstatic reaction confirmed that they were on the right path. “Everyone went CRAZZZYYYYYY. Puff looked at me and said you see this shit Mees!! I just smiled,” Hylton reminisced. “It’s Bad Boyyyyyyy.”
Hylton’s memoir promises to offer a personal and unfiltered look into her life and the early days of Bad Boy Entertainment. She emphasizes the cultural impact and legacy of the movement, urging people to remember and respect the contributions of everyone involved.
“My Life Story. My experience. Beside every Bad Boy was a Bad gyal!” Hylton declared. She also requested her followers to refrain from negativity and instead pray for all involved. “You cannot erase history and cultural impact. This is also OUR legacy. EVERY single person whose blood, sweat, tears, talent, and business acumen went into this movement.”
Hylton also corrected a common misconception about her age when she had Justin, noting she was 19 and turned 20 a week later. She ended her post with a heartfelt tribute to the late Craig Mack, Notorious B.I.G., Andre Harrell, and Bert Padell, who all played significant roles in the Bad Boy legacy.
The memoir promises to be an inspiring and candid look at the highs and lows of building one of the most iconic music labels in history, as well as a testament to Hylton’s resilience and belief in the people she loved.