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TIL That in the original cut of Nas "Hate Me Now" music video that aired only once, showed Nas and Diddy being crucified. Diddy, a devout Catholic, barged into the offices of Nas' former manager, Steve Stoute, with several bodyguards, and struck Stoute over the head with a champagne bottle.

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