Misa Hylton Reflects on Puffy’s Rise and the Birth of Bad Boy Records, Clarifies Her Age

Misa Hylton recently took to Twitter to share a deeply personal and inspiring story about her and Sean “Puffy” Combs’ journey during a pivotal time in their lives. Here’s the tweet that gives us an intimate look at their struggles and triumphs:

“I was pregnant. Puffy just got fired from Uptown records. Dre said there cannot be two Kings in a castle. He was right. It comes a time.

Puffy was scared. He had a child on the way and we just moved into a Big beautiful new home. He had me call Dre and ask for his job back several times. Dre stood on business. The same way a father would when it’s time for his son to make that move.

I told Puffy he could do it. He was a mastermind. He just had to do exactly what he had been doing successfully at Uptown Records Just for himself now.

I wasn’t scared. I believed in him. Bad Boy started in our basement in Scarsdale, NY. Thanks to the legendary Bert Padell.

One night we were at the palladium and Puff was about to give Flex THE RECORD. I can still picture that moment. We were at the bar patiently waiting for the record to be played. The crowd response was going to tell us everything we needed to know. Flava in your Ear played. Everyone went CRAZZZYYYYYY Puff looked at me and said you see this shit Mees!! I just smiled.

It’s Bad Boyyyyyyy

My Life Story My experience Beside every Bad Boy was a Bad gyal!

**Please do not come here with any negativity, instead try praying for all involved.

You cannot erase history and cultural impact. This is also OUR legacy. EVERY single person whose blood, sweat, tears, talent and business acumen went into this movement.

WERE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED WERE YOU NOT INSPIRED??!

btw- I had Justin at 19years old, I turned 20yrs old 7 days later. For a while the internet had my age wrong. I said hey leave it

Stop believing everything on the internet.

Rest in Peace Craig Mack 🤍🕊️ Rest in Peace Notorious BIG 🤍🕊️”

 

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In her heartfelt message, Misa paints a vivid picture of a young Puffy, facing the fear of uncertainty after being fired from Uptown Records. Dre’s words that “there cannot be two Kings in a castle” became a pivotal moment. Instead of despair, Misa encouraged Puffy to channel his talents and start something new. Her unwavering belief in him led to the birth of Bad Boy Records, right from their basement in Scarsdale, NY.

Misa reminisces about the first major test of their new venture at the Palladium. As “Flava in Ya Ear” by Craig Mack played, the crowd’s explosive reaction confirmed their success. It was a historic moment, marking the rise of one of the most influential record labels in hip-hop history.

Misa’s tweet also clears up some misconceptions about her age, encouraging people to not believe everything they read online. She closes with heartfelt tributes to Craig Mack and the Notorious B.I.G., two legends of the Bad Boy family.