Skip to content
  • Over 700,000 Titles!
  • FREE UK Delivery when you spend £20
  • Over 75,000 Artists!

We’re currently experiencing a high volume of orders — thank you for your support! Please allow a little extra time for your order to be fulfilled.

  • Home
  • Top 100 Chart
  • Turntables
  • Vinyl
    • Vinyl Home
    • We Recommend on Vinyl
    • Browse by Genre
  • Magazine
    • Music News
    • That Year in Music
    • Features
  • CD
    • CD Home
    • We Recommend on CD
    • Browse by Genre
    • Top 100 CD Chart
  • Cassettes
    • Cassettes Home
    • Browse by Genre
  • Offers
Vinyl Castle
Cart
  • Home
  • Top 100 Chart
  • Turntables
  • Vinyl
    • Vinyl Home
    • We Recommend on Vinyl
    • Browse by Genre
  • Magazine
    • Music News
    • That Year in Music
    • Features
  • CD
    • CD Home
    • We Recommend on CD
    • Browse by Genre
    • Top 100 CD Chart
  • Cassettes
    • Cassettes Home
    • Browse by Genre
  • Offers
Log in Cart
  • Home
  • Top 100 Chart
  • Turntables
  • Vinyl
    • Vinyl Home
    • We Recommend on Vinyl
    • Browse by Genre
  • Magazine
    • Music News
    • That Year in Music
    • Features
  • CD
    • CD Home
    • We Recommend on CD
    • Browse by Genre
    • Top 100 CD Chart
  • Cassettes
    • Cassettes Home
    • Browse by Genre
  • Offers

Your cart is empty

Continue shopping

Have an account?

Log in to check out faster.

Your Cart

Loading...

Subtotal

£0.00 GBP

FREE delivery when you spend another £20.00

Taxes included. Discounts and shipping calculated at checkout.
Home > News > 'It's still my song': Sting insists that Diddy allegations don't tarnish Every Breath You Take

'It's still my song': Sting insists that Diddy allegations don't tarnish Every Breath You Take

Sting at Ivor Novello Awards May 2023 Getty
November 13, 2024
Sting says the allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs do not "taint" 'Every Breath You Take'.
The Police's 1983 chart-topper was sampled by the rapper – who was arrested in September over charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution - for his 1997 hit 'I'll Be Missing You' but the legendary musician insists that the legal action taken against Diddy does not change the way he sees the song.
Sting told the Los Angeles Times newspaper: "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."
The singer added that fans still "absolutely" adore the tune being performed.
'I'll Be Missing You' was a tribute to the Notorious B.I.G. and Diddy only asked for Sting's permission to use the sample once the song had been released – although The Police frontman insisted that the track had made him a lot of money.
The 73-year-old musician said back in 2003: "Those guys just take your s***, put it on a record and deal with the legality later.
"Elton John told me, 'You gotta hear ('I'll Be Missing You'), you're gonna be a millionaire!' I said, 'I am a millionaire!' He said, 'You're gonna be a millionaire twice over!'
"I put a couple of my kids through college with the proceeds."
Meanwhile, the artist has been on the road with guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas on his Sting 3.0 tour and explained that the shows always start and finish with Police favourites.
Sting said: "We always front-load it with hits and end with hits. But the middle is kind of fluid. Keeps it fresh."
Back to blog

Recent Posts

  • Oasis Photographer Jill Furmanovsky Reflects on Her New Book and Working With the Band Oasis Photographer Jill Furmanovsky Reflects on Her New Book and Working With the Band
  • B930  TWICE Performs at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show B930 TWICE Performs at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
  • Max Richter Unveils Majestic 2026 European Tour, Promising Musical Euphoria Across the Continent Max Richter Unveils Majestic 2026 European Tour, Promising Musical Euphoria Across the Continent

Share Links

  • Rock/Pop

    Live in Berlin
    .

    Live in Berlin

    Live in Berlin

    (CD)
    Regular price £19.81
    Regular price Sale price £19.81
    Unit price /  per 
  • Rock/Pop

    25% Off
    The Complete Chigaco Sessions
    .

    The Complete Chigaco Sessions

    Sale

    The Complete Chigaco Sessions

    (CD)
    Regular price £9.91
    Regular price £16.99 Sale price £9.91
    Unit price /  per 
    Sale
  • Rock/Pop

    10% Off
    Live Rarities
    .

    Live Rarities

    Sale

    Live Rarities

    (CD)
    Regular price £19.81
    Regular price £24.99 Sale price £19.81
    Unit price /  per 
    Sale
  • Rock/Pop

    10% Off
    57Th & 9Th
    .

    57Th & 9Th

    Sale

    57Th & 9Th

    (CD)
    Regular price £19.81
    Regular price £26.99 Sale price £19.81
    Unit price /  per 
    Sale
  • Rock/Pop

    10% Off
    Radio Transmissions
    .

    Radio Transmissions

    Sale

    Radio Transmissions

    (Vinyl)
    Regular price £28.81
    Regular price £34.99 Sale price £28.81
    Unit price /  per 
    Sale
  • Rock/Pop

    25% Off
    The Bridge
    .

    The Bridge

    Sale

    The Bridge

    (CD)
    Regular price £50.81
    Regular price £63.99 Sale price £50.81
    Unit price /  per 
    Sale

From the same artist

Join Our Mailing List

Get first access to new products, sales and exclusive offers

*By subscribing you are agreeing to receive emails from Vinyl Castle. You can unsubscribe at any time and we won’t share your details as per our Privacy Policy.

THE USEFUL

  • Shipping
  • Help
  • Online Sales T&Cs
  • Returns Policy

ABOUT

  • Contact Us
  • Our story
  • Magazine
  • Partner with Vinyl Castle

PRODUCTS

  • Vinyl
  • CD
  • Cassette
  • Turntables

FOLLOW US

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • BlueSky
  • Threads
Payment methods
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Google Pay
  • Klarna
  • Maestro
  • Mastercard
  • PayPal
  • Shop Pay
  • Union Pay
  • Visa
2025. Vinyl Castle Limited All Rights Reserved
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Cookie Policy
  • Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
  • Opens in a new window.
£{{amount}}