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COM and JOWENA RILEY Published: 23:47 GMT, 11 November 2024 | Updated: 23:47 GMT, 11 November 2024 e-mail 9 shares View comments Sting has revealed how the allegations against Diddy have impacted his impression of Every Breath You Take, his 1983 song with The Police that was later sampled by the disgraced rapper on his 1997 song I'll Be Missing You. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times , the musician, 73, was asked if the recent controversy surrounding Diddy, 55 - who is currently awaiting trial behind bars on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution - had 'tainted' the song. Sting admitted he wasn't aware 'what went on' with the rapper but either way, it didn't ruin the song.
'No. I mean, I don't know what went on [with Diddy]. But it doesn't taint the song at all for me.
It's still my song,' he said. The interviewer noted that people still loved the song, prompting Sting to reply, 'Absolutely.' Sting has revealed the allegations against Diddy have not ruined Every Breath You Take, his song with The Police that was later sampled by the disgraced rapper on his 1997 song .