The Flo Show, No Filter

Episode: "Oh Diddy?? The first Tupac shooting reveals a Bad Boy artist's dark secret"

Host: Flo
Date: September 8, 2025

Episode Overview

In this episode, Flo delves into new and explosive allegations tying Sean "Diddy" Combs to the first shooting of Tupac Shakur at Quad Studio. Flo claims an inside source reveals a former Bad Boy artist pulled the trigger at Diddy’s alleged behest in a bid to prove their loyalty and earn a place on the Bad Boy label. The host unpacks the deep-seated rivalry, jealousy, and manipulation at the heart of the East Coast vs. West Coast rap feud, exploring Diddy’s purported orchestration of violence for personal gain and control. Throughout, Flo reflects on the wider themes of integrity, self-worth, and the toxic effects of chasing money and power.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Community Update and Show Resilience

• Flo opens with news about show scheduling changes: subscriber-only episodes coming Tuesdays and Thursdays ([00:00]).
• Technical hiccups don't stop Flo; he humorously describes his determination to keep the show running:

  “I don’t care if I gotta crawl on the side of my stomach… You not stopping my live show. Streamyard trying to stop Flo. You can’t stop Flo.” ([00:01])

• Engages directly with his audience, reinforcing a sense of community.

2. Cleveland Browns Rant and Loyalty

• Expresses frustration over his football team’s loss, linking this to a message about loyalty and resilience, setting an emotive, relatable tone ([00:07]).

3. The Tupac-Diddy Connection: Revisiting the Quad Studio Shooting

• Transitions to current news about the Tupac murder case and escalating rumors about Diddy’s involvement ([00:19]).
• Outlines:
  • The infamous East Coast-West Coast rivalry.
  • Diddy’s manipulation of Biggie and Tupac:

    “Diddy was the puppet master in that whole thing. Diddy didn’t care about people losing their lives. All Diddy cared about was becoming rich and famous.” ([00:26])

  • The significance of the Quad Studio shooting as the inciting incident in the feud.
  • Tupac’s subsequent belief that Biggie and Puff Daddy were involved.

4. Diddy’s Alleged Manipulations and the "Who Shot Ya" Incident

• Flo critiques Diddy’s decision to leak “Who Shot Ya” by Biggie right after Tupac was wounded:

  “Anybody in their right mind knows that if somebody you were cool with was just shot...what’s gonna happen if you drop a song called ‘Who Shot Ya’?” ([00:37])

• Suggests this was intentional provocation, escalating hostilities and danger:

  “You’re doing that because you simply don’t give a damn. All he sees is money and power.” ([00:39])

5. Flo's Exclusive Revelation: The Shooter Was a Bad Boy Artist

• Flo claims to have exclusive, never-before-shared intel:

  “The person who actually shot [Tupac] was a Bad Boy artist. This artist was not an official Bad Boy artist at the time… They became an official Bad Boy artist because of this, allegedly.” ([00:42])

• Allegation: The shooting was a test of loyalty—a “dirty deed” exchanged for a contract with Bad Boy.
• No name is given, to protect sources, but Flo asserts, “That connects all the dots. If it was a Bad Boy artist… there’s no way Diddy was not behind this.” ([00:45])
• Observes the enduring secrecy around the shooter’s true identity.

6. Biggie’s Innocence and Diddy’s Willingness to Orchestrate Violence

• Flo absolves Biggie of participation, suspecting he might have learned the truth only after the fact.
• Calls Diddy the true manipulator:

  “Diddy was doing all this evil… setting up people and doing all this crazy sh*t. This was Diddy’s doing and he didn’t care nothing about Biggie.” ([00:51])

7. Keefe D's Testimony and Alleged $1 Million Hit

• Updates on Keefe D (“Keef D”), the Crips leader, and his ongoing claim that Diddy placed a million-dollar bounty on Tupac and Suge Knight ([00:53]).
• Connects this to court records, media reporting, and Diddy’s rivalry with Suge Knight, including personal entanglements with Diddy’s “baby mamas.”

8. Patterns of Jealousy and Violence

• Details on Diddy’s deep jealousy and insecurity over women in his life being involved with Tupac and Suge Knight.
• Flo highlights Cassie’s testimony about Diddy arming himself and seeking out Suge Knight—proof, in Flo’s eyes, that Diddy had a pattern of direct and indirect violence ([01:00]).

9. Diddy’s Insecurity and Need for Control

• Extended commentary on how Diddy, and men like him, try to fill personal voids with money and manipulation, inspiring resentment and violence:

  “Nothing women and people in general… nothing is more attractive than somebody who is confident and being themselves and don’t give a what nobody else thinks… Men like me who stand for something and don’t get caught up in all that materialistic sh*t, we win every time.” ([01:08])

• Contrasts this with Diddy’s attempts to buy loyalty and love, labeling it a “miserable ass life.”

10. Philosophy on Integrity, Authenticity, and Self-Worth

• Delivers personal lessons from his grandfather and own life:

  “You make the money, don’t let the money make you.” ([01:12])

• Encourages listeners to value personal authenticity, surround themselves with genuine people, and avoid the corrosive pursuit of money and power at all costs.

11. Listener Engagement & Community Spirit

• Fields comments and super chats, celebrates birthdays, and jokes with the audience, reinforcing community (“put the ones in the chat if they can’t stop the Flo”).
• Humorously addresses comparisons to Questlove and Kyrie Irving ([01:24]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Diddy’s Manipulation:

  “Diddy was the puppet master in that whole thing. He used Biggie and Tupac basically as pawns.” ([00:26])

• On Who Shot Tupac:

  “Nobody ever knew this… In order to prove their loyalty and to get on and to be one of the Bad Boy artists, Diddy had him try to take Tupac out.” ([00:42])

• On Provoking Tupac:

  “What does Diddy… do right after the shooting? Releases a song called Who Shot Ya by Biggie Smalls.” ([00:37])

• On Authenticity and Success:

  “You make the money, don’t let the money make you.” ([01:12])

• On Genuine Relationships:

  “I want people around me who like what I’m about. I want people around me because they like the way I treat them. Mohawk Diddy… can’t have nobody around them.” ([01:10])

• On Community:

  “That’s why we have the best community and family here. 1000%. Even when I’m on here cussing somebody out… it’s still about love.” ([01:17])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00-00:06 - Announcements, technical difficulties, opening banter
• 00:07-00:18 - Cleveland Browns rant, loyalty themes
• 00:19-00:29 - Tupac-Diddy link introduction, setup of new allegations
• 00:30-00:41 - East Coast-West Coast feud, Diddy’s role, “Who Shot Ya” incident
• 00:42-00:49 - Revelations about the Bad Boy artist shooter, exclusive insights
• 00:50-01:05 - Biggie’s knowledge, Diddy’s motivations, Keefe D claims
• 01:06-01:15 - Integrity vs. insecurity, Diddy’s pattern of behavior, Class divide between “realness” and “money”
• 01:16-01:28 - Listener interaction, jokes, community building
• 01:29-end - Show wrap-up, reminders, gratitude to listeners

Final Thoughts

Flo’s episode serves not just as a vehicle for explosive hip-hop revelations, but also as a personal credo on authenticity, value, and community. He paints a compelling picture of Diddy as a deeply insecure manipulator whose drive for wealth and status left a trail of destruction. By exposing a possible inside link to Tupac’s first shooting, Flo challenges listeners to “connect the dots” themselves, sowing anticipation for future news drops. All the while, Flo roots his narrative in a spirit of loyalty to self, loved ones, and the Flo Show family—a sharp contrast to the world he’s critiquing.

If you missed the episode, this summary delivers the key revelations, arguments, and Flo’s unique flavor—no filter, always real, always connective.