When Gene Deal Realises He Said Too Much About Diddy
The Bodyguard Speaks: Gene Deal’s Explosive Allegations Against Diddy
The recent arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs has cracked open a vault of secrets that have been kept sealed for nearly three decades. While the world watches the current legal drama unfold, a voice from the past is emerging with allegations that could rewrite the history of Hip Hop’s darkest era.
Gene Deal, Diddy’s former bodyguard—the man who was standing right there when Biggie Smalls took his last breath—is finally breaking his silence. His claims go far beyond general negligence. Deal is alleging that Diddy didn’t just know about the murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. beforehand; he may have orchestrated them.
Here is a breakdown of the shocking revelations Gene Deal is bringing to light.
The Context: A Deadly Timeline
To understand the gravity of Deal’s claims, we have to look at the sequence of events that shattered the music industry between 1994 and 1997. This wasn’t just a lyrical feud; it was a escalating war that claimed two of the greatest artists of a generation.
Motive Number One: Envy
According to Deal, the friction began with deep-seated personal jealousy. Despite Diddy’s rising wealth and success with Bad Boy Records, he allegedly lacked the natural “aura” that Tupac Shakur possessed effortlessly. Deal claims Diddy was envious of Tupac’s charisma and his magnetic ability to attract women—something Diddy struggled with despite his millions. This resentment, Deal suggests, was the seed that eventually grew into deadly intent.
The Quad Studios Incident: The “Spy” Operation
Deal alleges that the betrayal started long before the murders, specifically referring to the infamous 1994 robbery and shooting of Tupac at Quad Studios in Manhattan.
Deal claims Diddy was present at Quad Studios that night, originally to “spy” on Biggie’s business dealings regarding a publishing deal. However, Deal asserts that Diddy overheard Jimmy Henchman planning to “teach Tupac a lesson.” The allegation is chilling: Diddy knew an attack was imminent and chose to do nothing. He stayed silent, watching the events unfold.
The Tupac Hit: The Million Dollar Question
When Tupac was murdered in Las Vegas in 1996, the investigation eventually went cold. However, recent allegations connect Diddy to the logistics of that night. Kirk Burrowes, a Bad Boy co-founder, has claimed Diddy strangely wanted to rent cars to drive from New York to Las Vegas for the Tyson fight—a 40-hour drive that raises red flags regarding the transport of something illicit.
But the smoking gun, according to Deal, is the money. Kefi D, the man currently charged in connection with Tupac’s murder, has publicly stated a $1 million bounty was offered for the hit. Gene Deal claims to have seen a check for that amount with his own eyes, held by a man named Eric “Zip” Martin. While Zip claimed the money came from Jimmy Henchman, Deal implores investigators to trace the source of those funds, implying they originated from Diddy himself.
The Night Biggie Died: A Calculated Setup?
The most damning of Deal’s accusations center on the night of March 9, 1997, outside the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Deal describes Diddy’s behavior that night as erratic, paranoid, and stalling—as if waiting for pieces to fall into place.
Removing the Protection
As the entourage prepared to leave the party, Gene Deal attempted to do his job. He moved to ride in Biggie’s car, weapon ready, to provide close protection. Deal claims Diddy intervened aggressively, threatening to fire him on the spot if he didn’t ride in Diddy’s car instead. This maneuver effectively removed the most capable security from Biggie’s vehicle.
The Positioning
Deal describes a scene that felt meticulously stage-managed. Diddy’s car led the convoy, forcing Biggie’s car to stop at a specific traffic light where a dark sedan was already waiting. Deal insists he saw a man at the corner earlier—potentially the shooter—scoping out the scene.
The Sabotaged Chase
Immediately after the shots were fired, Deal and his partner attempted to chase the shooter’s vehicle. However, Deal alleges their car had been tampered with or equipped with a “government chip” that acted as a speed limiter. Every time they neared 100 mph to catch the shooter, the engine would cut out, allowing the assassin to vanish into the night. Deal believes this was a fail-safe to ensure the shooter’s escape.
The Ultimate Betrayal
Why would Diddy sacrifice his greatest artist? Deal theorizes it was about control. Biggie was planning to leave Bad Boy to start his own production company. He was outgrowing his mentor. In death, Diddy retained control of Biggie’s masters, his legacy, and the massive profits that followed.
Perhaps the most harrowing part of Deal’s testimony is the realization that he, too, was a target. He claims to have learned that Diddy put a hit out on him—the very man who had dedicated his life to protecting him.
As Diddy sits in a federal cell, these allegations from his former inner circle paint a portrait of a man who viewed human lives—even those of his closest friends—as disposable assets in his climb to the top. If Gene Deal’s testimony holds weight, the tragedy of the East Coast/West Coast war may have been engineered by one man standing in the shadows.
