The 90s were a wild time for hip-hop, and Wendy Williams was right in the thick of it, stirring the pot and spilling the tea. One of the most talked-about feuds from that era was between Wendy Williams and Sean “Diddy” Combs. Let’s dive into the drama that unfolded and how it shaped their careers. Wendy Williams, known for her bold and unfiltered commentary, was a radio personality on Hot 97 in the 90s. She often spoke out against Diddy, who was then known as Puff Daddy, on her show. Wendy’s candid remarks about Diddy and his artists didn’t sit well with the hip-hop mogul. The tension between them escalated when Wendy claimed that Diddy was involved in her firing from Hot 97 in 1998. In 2005, Wendy Williams made a serious revelation on her radio show, The Wendy Williams Experience. She claimed that Diddy had sent the girl group Total, who were signed to his label Bad Boy Records, to physically attack her outside the radio station. Wendy recounted the incident, saying she saw the group waiting for her as she left the station. Wendy’s firing from Hot 97 was a significant turning point in her career. She has often hinted that her dismissal was due to her speculations about the

personal preference of certain hip-hop artists, including Diddy. In a 2013 interview, Wendy alluded to the fact that she was “burned at the stake” for discussing such topics, which are now more openly talked about. Throughout the years, Wendy has poked fun at Diddy’s numerous name changes. From Puff Daddy to P. Diddy to just Diddy, Wendy has always referred to him as Puffy. She humorously remarked on her show that she didn’t like when people changed their names in the middle of their relationship. Despite their tumultuous past, Wendy and Diddy seemed to have buried the hatchet when Diddy appeared on The Wendy Williams Show in 2017. During the show, Diddy acknowledged Wendy’s role as one of the first female hip-hop journalists and gave her props for her contributions to the industry. Wendy, in turn, expressed that it was a “full circle moment” for her. The drama between Wendy Williams and Diddy in the 90s was a defining moment in both their careers. Wendy’s fearless approach to celebrity gossip and Diddy’s rise to fame in the hip-hop world created a perfect storm of controversy and intrigue. While their relationship had its ups and downs, it ultimately showcased Wendy’s resilience and Diddy’s ability to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the music industry.