Jay-Z is known for handling business in a serious way, and he doesn’t shy away from getting his hands dirty when necessary, at least according to recent reports. However, he can also be quite diplomatic, as seen in his interview with LeBron James discussing DMX’s passing.

Lately, there’s been a lot of talk surrounding Pimp C’s death, especially in connection to the controversies involving Diddy. One of the wildest rumors is that Pimp C met his untimely demise due to a conflict with Jay-Z, and an alleged affair with Beyoncé, Jay’s wife. Some speculate that it wasn’t just the affair but the supposed existence of a tape showing Beyoncé in compromising situations.

In an interview with Pimp C’s close associate, the topic of this tape surfaced. When asked if Pimp C really had a video that could “break the internet,” the response was cryptic but confirmed that there was indeed a famous R&B singer and a man involved who was making money at the time. Though names weren’t explicitly mentioned, the implications were strong.

Pimp C and Jay-Z were once close, even collaborating on Jay’s hit “Big Pimpin’” in 2000. However, tension arose between them, in part due to Pimp C’s deep respect for Tupac and his disdain for anyone who disrespected him, something he apparently believed Jay-Z was guilty of. Pimp C was so dedicated to Tupac’s memory that he once instructed his manager to give a million-dollar check from Roc-A-Fella to Tupac’s mother rather than work with Jay-Z.

Despite the back and forth, Pimp C eventually participated in the “Big Pimpin'” collaboration, but their relationship soured, reportedly exacerbated by the rumored affair with Beyoncé. Pimp C had allegedly recorded some compromising footage, but for reasons unknown, he never released it. One interviewee claimed that if they had obtained the tape, it would have been worth a fortune, and major media outlets would have paid big money for it.

Pimp C’s death itself remains shrouded in mystery. Official reports concluded that it was due to a drug overdose, but many of his friends, including rapper Too Short, were skeptical. They believed there was more to the story, considering how vibrant and healthy Pimp had seemed just days before his death. Too Short raised questions about the suddenness of Pimp’s demise and noted the unsettling pattern of celebrities dying mysteriously in hotel rooms.

The theory that the alleged tape of Beyoncé had something to do with Pimp C’s death persists, although it remains unproven. Some fans speculate that Jay-Z might have found out about the tape, and this led to Pimp C’s demise. Many believe that the timing and circumstances are too coincidental to ignore.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s marriage has had its fair share of challenges, despite their public image as a power couple. There were allegations of Jay-Z being unfaithful, including a rumored relationship with rapper Olivia just before Jay and Beyoncé’s wedding. Olivia even released a diss track aimed at Beyoncé called “Sorry Mrs. Carter.” Despite this, the couple stayed together and now share a family.

As more details emerge about Diddy’s ongoing drama, Pimp C’s story has resurfaced, reigniting conversations about his death, the alleged Beyoncé tape, and Jay-Z’s possible involvement.