The 1997 chart-topping hit is often mistakenly referred to as a Sting remix, but it is actually a tribute track by Puff Daddy (Sean "Diddy" Combs) and Faith Evans that heavily samples The Police's 1983 classic, "Every Breath You Take" .
In the wake of Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace's murder in March 1997, his close friend Puff Daddy and widow Faith Evans collaborated on a tribute. The track features a direct sample of the iconic guitar riff from "Every Breath You Take," with Faith Evans singing an interpolated version of the original chorus. Sting I Ll Be Missing You Remix
While the song served as a poignant memorial for the late , its production led to one of the most famous—and lucrative—legal stories in music history. The Story Behind the "Remix" The 1997 chart-topping hit is often mistakenly referred
The song became a global phenomenon, spending on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy for Best Rap Performance. The $2,000-a-Day Legal Twist While the song served as a poignant memorial