The relationship between Diddy (Sean Combs) and Stevie J (Steven Jordan) goes back decades, rooted in the early days of the 1990s when both were rising in the music industry. Stevie J became a well-known producer and songwriter under Diddy’s Bad Boy Records, where he was part of the “Hitmen” production team—a talented group responsible for crafting many of the label’s iconic hits.

Stevie J contributed to several chart-topping songs for Bad Boy artists, producing for acts like The Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, and 112. Some of his most notable work includes his production on The Notorious B.I.G.’s *Life After Death* album, as well as tracks like “Mo Money Mo Problems” and “Only You.” These successes helped cement Bad Boy Records as a powerhouse in hip-hop and R&B. In an interview with TMZ, Stevie J noted Diddy has been doing drugs heavily and was hurt by his actions on the Cassie video.

“He was doing a lot of drugs.”

Stevie J shares details from his private in-person conversation with Diddy after the hotel video of Diddy beating Cassie came out and says he told Diddy he was hurt when he saw it.

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While Diddy and Stevie J had a strong professional relationship, they’ve also had a complicated personal dynamic. Over the years, there were rumors of disagreements and tensions, though they mostly remained private. Stevie J’s later involvement in reality TV (notably *Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta*) and his sometimes controversial relationships and feuds added to his public persona, separate from his earlier Bad Boy days.

However, despite the ups and downs, they seem to maintain mutual respect, occasionally reuniting or mentioning each other in interviews, recognizing the legacy they built together in hip-hop. Stevie J still remains a supporter of Diddy despite allegations.