The Tragic Night: A Former Bodyguard Shares the Untold Story of Biggie's Murder

TLDRAn interview with Jean Deal, a former bodyguard present on the tragic night of Biggie's murder. He shares his first-hand account of the events and the aftermath.

Key insights

🔒Jean Deal was present as a bodyguard on the tragic night of Biggie's murder.

🚫Puff Daddy (now Diddy) was also present, trying to hang out with the same crew and get to know people from Harlem.

💰Jean Deal and his crew were doing security for various parties, including ones organized by Diddy.

🔥The Celebrity Basketball Game organized by Heavy D and Puff Daddy at City College turned chaotic when the doors were overwhelmed and people started pushing to get in.

😢The overcrowding resulted in the tragic death of nine people and injuries to 29 others.

Q&A

How did Jean Deal become a bodyguard and get involved in the music industry?

Jean Deal started doing security work for various parties and events, including ones organized by Puff Daddy. He was known for his thoroughness and connections in the city.

What happened on the night of Biggie's murder?

Jean Deal was present as a bodyguard when Biggie was shot. He pursued the car and pulled Biggie out of the car after the shooting.

Why did Puff Daddy want to hang out with the same crew?

Puff Daddy was an intern at Uptown Records at the time and wanted to get to know people from Harlem. He eventually became part of the same crew and started organizing his own successful parties.

What caused the chaos at the Celebrity Basketball Game?

The event was oversold, and when celebrities like LL Cool J and Mike Tyson arrived, the crowd became uncontrollable. Doors were broken, leading to the tragic deaths and injuries.

What were the consequences of the incident?

Nine people lost their lives, and 29 others were injured. It was a tragic event that had a lasting impact on the music industry and the city.

Timestamped Summary

00:05Jean Deal, a former bodyguard, shares his experience and firsthand account of the tragic night of Biggie's murder.

01:56Jean Deal discusses how he became involved in the music industry and started doing security work for various events and parties.

05:20Jean Deal recalls the events leading up to Biggie's murder, including Puff Daddy wanting to hang out with the same crew and the parties they attended.

08:39Jean Deal shares his role in the Celebrity Basketball Game organized by Heavy D and Puff Daddy, which turned chaotic and resulted in tragedy.

12:48Jean Deal reflects on the devastating consequences of the overcrowding at the event, with nine people losing their lives and many others injured.