: Despite the legal battle, Sting described Diddy’s version as "beautiful" and the two eventually reconciled, even performing the song together at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards. The "Guitar Riff" Irony
: Puff Daddy released the song before securing legal approval for the sample of "Every Breath You Take". Puff Daddy - Ill Be Missing You - Every Breath You Take
: Sting confirmed in a 2018 interview on The Breakfast Club that he receives approximately $2,000 per day in royalties from the song. While Diddy once joked on X (formerly Twitter) that the amount was $5,000, he later clarified he was being facetious. : Despite the legal battle, Sting described Diddy’s
: It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 11 consecutive weeks and won the 1998 Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group . The Controversy: The Uncleared Sample While Diddy once joked on X (formerly Twitter)
: Puff Daddy (Sean Combs) described the song as a "conversation" with Biggie that helped him cope with the loss. It featured Biggie’s widow, Faith Evans , and the R&B group 112 .
: Beyond the Police sample, the track incorporates elements of the 1929 hymn "I'll Fly Away" and an intro layered over Samuel Barber’s "Adagio for Strings" .