In a raw and unfiltered jailhouse call leaked by The Shade Room, Sean “Diddy” Combs delivered a heartfelt pep talk to Kanye West as the rapper grapples with his latest controversies and serious legal battles. With Kanye confined at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center—facing charges that range from racketeering conspiracy to sex trafficking and fraud—Diddy’s message cut through the chaos, urging his longtime friend to reclaim his creative spark.

According to the leaked audio, following the release of a contentious new track that controversially features vocals from Kanye’s 11-year-old daughter North, Diddy wastes no time in pushing Kanye to “get behind the mic” and “tear down the stadiums.” The call is peppered with gritty encouragement: “Have some fun, chop up them samples, get back on your hitman vibe, get back to smiling.” It’s a clear reminder that even amidst the storm of legal woes and public backlash, the stage still calls.

Diddy doesn’t pull any punches—he even takes a pointed dig at Kanye’s former inner circle, including his ex, Kim Kardashian. “F*** these other motherf***ers. They are wasting your time,” he reportedly says, urging Kanye to fill his heart with love and focus on what truly matters: his passion for music and performing.

Amid the legal and personal turmoil—including reports that Kim is considering a custody battle over their four children following Kanye’s incendiary public remarks—Diddy’s words resonate as both a lifeline and a call to action. In a particularly touching moment, Diddy thanks Kanye for looking after his kids after his September 2024 arrest, hinting at the close bonds that persist even through hard times. Kanye, for his part, is heard smiling and affirmatively echoing, “Yes sir!”

Though the exact timing of this candid conversation remains uncertain, the leaked call—shared on Instagram this Monday—offers a rare glimpse into the raw, unvarnished world behind the headlines, where loyalty and the call of the stage still hold sway over even the most turbulent of times.