Slim (112) on Puffy, Biggie, 2Pac, Mase, Shyne, Jagged Edge, "Bad Boy Curse" (Full Interview)

Slim from the Grammy-winning group 112 stopped by to speak about his time with Bad Boy, including his friendship with Biggie and performing on stage with him the night before he was killed. Slim went on to speak about Biggie and 2Pac's friendship turning sour after Pac dropped "Hit 'Em Up," and he added that Biggie thought the parody on "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted" was hilarious despite the beef. During the sit-down, Slim also spoke about the shooting involving Shyne, Diddy, and J.Lo happened when 112 was working on their third album, which was their last at Bad Boy. To hear more, including Slim addressing the "Bad Boy curse" and 112's Verzuz battle against Jagged Edge, hit the above video.

[@PoorRighteousTecha7]

Slim sung to my sister before she passed from cancer in 2011 ...Zelda Wright Rest In Power Sis..! 1972-2011... Supreme respect to Slim real dude... 112...!

[@noahbunch2991]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾for ur sis G

[@camillebracy5366]

Rip. For. Your. Sister

[@jaylakes7384]

I got a tEar in my eye wow

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

Wow, I can’t imagine hearing him in person. Such a beautiful voice. You have my condolences

[@williealexander6959]

Wow

[@cam-ev1bv]

I love his voice. 112 is one of the best R&B groups.

[@sherrie8221]

So do I-his voice is very unique.

[@kimistri]

Same here 🤗

[@MakeYouTubeGreatAgain1]

Slim has one of the best voices in rnb. It's lovely and smooth.

[@ashunt29]

Slim, he's been one of the most honest person to be interviewed. He wasn't trying to be negative about anything. You can tell he's a mixture of nerd, Christian, and bad boy combination. Loved it! 112 is one of my favorite groups.

[@jasondawson92]

Yea my mother had a huge crush on him during the 90s

[@RONJAE212003]

I don’t even see bad boy anywhere in him. That was just the label he signed too. Honestly just a great all around man

[@ADORAH86]

He talks how he sings. I love it. Some people sound so different from singing to talking. His voice is like butter

[@adrianwilliams1716]

Right he has a beautiful cadence to his voice

[@mindandthemuscle]

112’s FIRST ALBUM IS A PERFECT ALBUM & DESERVES MORE CREDIT!!!!!! An absolute “NO-SKIPS” ALBUM! 🙌🏽

[@mialovehall2941]

Their interludes were epic!

[@m2cx551]

@@mialovehall2941 their interludes were like their own tracks. Why interlude, So much love interlude and anywhere are my faves

[@mialovehall2941]

M2 Cx the Q, Mike, Slim, Daron one was great too! There are so many.

[@mistaevans3403]

ON God I still got that CD.......I WILL FIGHT ABOUT THAT ONE 💪🏾

[@JANEENHOLLIS]

@@m2cx551 YEEESS ANYWHERE IS STILL HITTING TO THIS DAY 2022

[@MickeySlayah]

112 is definitely one of the most UNDERAPPRECiATED groups of all time... Watching this makes me realize that r&b is a dying product... We need those r&b groups back... We need that lovey dovey vibe to come back... I'm tired of phuckin to trap music... 😂😂😂😂

[@ThePhoenix3712]

Saying their underrated is a insult when they did get the success they deserve

[@gilbertmillerjr367]

Facts!!! Niggas making babies to lil baby🤣🤣😭

[@MickeySlayah]

@@ThePhoenix3712 point taken...

[@marcopolo1906]

I feel you bruh

[@muva_jcole]

Lmao...112 is nothing near UNDERRATED

[@tyrellwinston9910]

112 Deserve their Roses. They dont get enough credit

[@ChillydontCap]

112 was garbage and dude sounded horrible. Just like the teacher said.

[@captaindowntown7851]

@@ChillydontCap Shut up asswipe you're just jealous and you were probably born in a garbage can.

[@camillebracy5366]

Yes. They. Do. Deserve. Their. Flowers.

[@erikaperez7650]

I love Slim's singing voice very smooth,soft and clean. Big 112 fan.

[@coolkidzmedia3259]

Dope singing

[@stevenbryant8160]

Yup

[@ChillydontCap]

I hated that sound

[@camillebracy5366]

I. Loved. That. Sound

[@Yana_luv939]

I agree 😁he always stood out to me cause of his unique voice. Even though the whole group did their thing together. God bless you.

[@ramonbeck9777]

no matter who Vlad interviews at some point he's gonna ask them about 2Pac

[@angeljosephs30]

Lol

[@missjones8123]

Seriously! He is obsessed

[@christianwilliams9893]

Good Observation. 👁️👍🏾👌🏾👓

[@sheldonroyes1451]

Even Bob Marley 😄😄

[@ecclesiastical519]

😭😭😭you ain’t lying

[@realKaymoney]

112 is a legendary r&b group and Vlad had more questions about pac & BIG than 112 smh.

[@erikaperez7650]

Word....vlad get like a high school girl when he get info bout pac or big.

[@sinicalthreat1833]

The interview is with 112 but it's straight up about bad boy records

[@ChillydontCap]

112 was trash and they sounded like it

[@LiaBunny93]

fr!!

[@daern23]

@@ChillydontCap do you sing ?

[@sarentet.3836]

Appreciate Slims authenticity and giving us his experiences in the business in a heartfelt way.

[@pythomas29]

One of my favorite singers‼️‼️ I adore him, he seems so sweet and has a KILLER KILLER KILLER VOICE!! And he’s not fat, he’s a grown azz man now! We’re in our 40’s not teens anymore.

[@gladysravelero80]

Dude truly is a amazing guy. Of course he’s talented, but he is definitely a nice, and humble guy.. Had the pleasure of meeting the group a couple of times.. Real genuine energy

[@thekaysuite1183]

I still bump 112's music as if they came out yesterday lol. I love me some 112.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

112 is one of the all-time best R&B groups. Slim was good enough to go solo back in the days. Bad Boy was unstoppable at one point.

[@marcopolo1906]

After listening to slim I got so much more respect for dude he is well grounded ....big respect to the brother

[@TheAllianceEnt]

We have R&B royalty in the room right now. "Yes"

[@MarvCritt79]

Lol

[@kenterminateddq5311]

@@MarvCritt79 Subtle much lol?

[@frankiejabonbumyers4151]

In puffy voice 😂😂

[@lynetterice8413]

I don’t think he meant it in an arrogant way though. Cool guy💯❤️

[@TheAllianceEnt]

@@lynetterice8413 nah it was just funny

[@fromthattothis]

"Get my daughter this college plan,so she don't need no man".... I still bump Skys the limit ,one of my favorite songs by 112 and Biggie

[@laughthinkeattravel]

FromThat ToThis That quote is in my next book I’m releasing

[@heem1784]

Facts I of the best songs off that album

[@YoungBelievers]

And with that knowledge you don't know how to handle a man... So what you get ... A broken woman. That searching the bag at stripperclubs or onlyfans.

[@TRaider66]

That track is still slept on. One of my all time favorites...especially the context behind when biggie wrote it. He was sitting back maturely reflecting on his accomplishments.

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

Give him his flowers!!! That voice is incomparable. Not to take away from the other grouo members, but I wasn’t paying 112 any attn in the 90s. I have come to appreciate them now.

[@DeeStringz]

We need that Ma$e interview Vlad

[@misschoklate2012]

He has one of the best voices out there . I’m the 112 album , especially the first one, his voice stood out the most . That first album was 🔥. I still bump that album. I loved that Cd, even bright it twice because the first one cracked .😊

[@peteyakasquarebear]

I bought that damn CD 3 times. Got stolen twice and then a 4th digitally because the 3rd CD was scratched up from too many plays.

[@jasondawson92]

I had the cassette back when they came out in 96 with the only you single got stolen etc. bought a cd 💿 that got stolen

[@k.t.harmon343]

Slim was different he sounded like he was crying I love that pain in his voice

[@FlyingHiigh]

He literally said his sister death was another story and yet the interviewer keeps talking about it smh

[@glamfortheculture5583]

That’s Vladimir

[@cortezmiller1899]

Right!

[@camillebracy5366]

And. He. Keep. Saying. Let’s. Not. Talk About. This. It’s. Something. Deep. And. The. Interview. Guy. Keep. Talking About. The. Death. Of. His. Sister. Rip. To. Slims Sister

[@morganverizon1]

I met all these guys back in there prime in 96 at my club in Virginia Beach they are cool cool guys

[@deeharden6759]

What club??? I live in Va. I’m from Ct but I moved to va in 94. The clubs was lit back then too

[@hugogomez7372]

I loved COME AND SEE ME with mr cheeks from lost boys .... that’s my jam

[@user-gb2vk2ff8x]

Slept on hit

[@user-ip5fm3ck4p]

Yes!

[@mms069]

Seriously underrated jam

[@CoCoBella83]

Used to have it on repeat 🔁

[@jsoto11181]

Till this day, I thought that was one of their platinum hits. It’s unofficially platinum for me. One of my favorites. I still know that whole Mr. Cheeks verse.

[@bihmthethird]

Slim is a humble real dude...

[@Quaczar1]

Omg Slim was def fine back in the day. I always loved his voice Bc it was so different in a good way. It’s light, airy, but piercing in a good way. Idk I can’t really describe it but I loved it. ❤️112

[@brandnew2767]

I love Slim, he such a sweetie!

[@G-Man78]

Did not realise they were so young back then. 16 years old ???

[@miarobinson847]

Yes and I was like 13 begging my moms to get me all their cds 💿 for Xmas 😎🤷‍♀️😩I feel old

[@Nonofyobusiness]

Man he's anointed

[@Soul-sv2kx]

Great interview, Slim is well spoken he has a unique voice you won't find anywhere 112 is very talented this is real R&B Soul Music btw he still looks handsome what a great personality! RIP to his sister!

[@MrSirdex1]

He said... "Ima keep it 1000 man, We met 2pac... WITH BIGGIE!!., they were best friends!..."

[@seahawks5725]

At one point brother Biggie had petioned for Pac to be his entertainment manager!!!

[@queendestined1786]

@MrSirdex and I TRULY BELIEVE they were. We all know who tryed to make enemies out of them.......

[@coolkidzmedia3259]

That was crazy

[@MrSirdex1]

@@queendestined1786 I totally agree! I just thought it was beautiful to know that.

[@eja2199]

They were pretty close at one point. Don't know about best friends tho

[@teejack8108]

All these youngins looking at fat Slim, not knowing that he was a zaddy back in the days.

[@tamarastone141]

Are you gay?? It's ok if you are...cause if you call yourself straight, you have no business talking about this man's weight. Thats not very masculine. 🙄

[@teejack8108]

@@tamarastone141 I wonder how a neutral statement confirmed my gender. It's clear that you don't have the range to understand my point. Please go find someone else to read.

[@nederahpollack]

He's not fat...hes,grown...with muscles & still fine. 😄

[@mialovehall2941]

He looks nice; grown man weight.

[@tarshaneilly518]

@@mialovehall2941 great insight....

[@cahnrad]

Had to stop during video to type this...FML...this is sooo good...so many memories growing up in Da Bronx, being a teen, watching and hearing all of this but not knowing the back stories, wanting to be a rapper on Bad Boy, this is so deep on so many levels

[@cordelia3377]

This interview was sooooo necessary...even though these events happened so long ago, clarity is always relevant! I'm from Cali but was and still is a HUGE Bad Boy fan and I still love hearing the stories from and about my favorite artists...thx Vlad for providing the platform and Slim I always have loved your very unique voice...bump that music teacher🤣🤣🤣...God bless you guys!!! 💋💋💋

[@youngcashflow8027]

Still listen to so fly by slim to this day. Love that song

[@latoyagriffin1410]

The Bady Boy "curse" might have not been for 112 what it was to other artists. They did pretty well but I heard they did not get compensated all of their money. I feel Slim was holding back on getting into details especially when it came to Puffy.

[@Amy-wv1tq]

I enjoyed this interview.....they deserve respect and all accolades ....looking forward to new music.

[@NQuiz52]

1. Lil sister committed suicide 2. He was only 13 years old 3. He was the one who found her MY HEART BROKE INTO A MILLION PIECES RIGHT THERE! I can still see the buried pain on his face

[@davruck1]

Then idiot Vlad asking him stupid ass questions about it that make no sense. Dude is either dumb af or has no self awareness. Someone needs to slap some sense into him.

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

Yes. How unfortunate.

[@rucianapollard4057]

The pain is still in his voice and in his eyes. I have made 2 attempts of suicide and I never thought about how it would affect my mother to find me like that. I just wanted the pain to go away.

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

@@rucianapollard4057 exactly, suicide is an extremely selfish act that causes a lifetime of hurt for the loved ones

[@bl2528]

Learning all that with a minute in the beginning of the interview. Oh man 😔

[@exggletv]

We need that LOON interview VLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD..Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[@jaepeetv]

LOON IS IN JAIL IN Belgium b, drug trafficking before his conversion to islam !!!

[@tyrellwinston9910]

It's coming Trust me

[@twest6030]

He did one with the breakfast club last week

[@DaijaMonroe]

Love this interview. Love Slim 💛

[@markralston5276]

Well spoken and great answers. Thank you for this interview.

[@brucemiller648]

We need a Total interview

[@daijhanknight5198]

Man, this was so needed!

[@2dope4theworld]

Much respect and love to Slim! Thank you brother for telling your story. I am a fan since day one. God bless you brother

[@yasminjohnson7527]

I been a 112 fan from day one got every album and still sing every song word for word ❤ my Slim 😘

[@scarletbouvier520]

Vlad keeps me chuckling to these 2pac interviews ☺

[@garcel1251]

Lol right

[@madizm05]

Dude is a positive man !

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I'm a super huge 112 fan I have all of their CDs, I even got to meet them back in 2017 at an autograph signing. Anyways, this is how you do an interview I love how it's just one on one, no extra loud voices, the interviewer start out getting the background and doing his research. I wish he would have mentioned the underrated songs too like "come see me", "dance with me", "love you like I did", and etc. I appreciate Slim for being honest I'm from the south myself and I get it about staying in your lane with certain issues. I hope 112 get their flowers, actually I'm going to give them their flowers 💐.

[@jcentricity]

Slim kills it on Throw It All Away his rifts in that song are smooth as butter. Yeah his voice unique but his voice just flows over songs

[@missamanda1430]

Yessss he does!!! I luv tht song!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MarvaLuss1]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview.💚

[@vsamdol95]

I can see Puff eating popcorn 🍿 to this in a pink robe.

[@billyjacc]

😂 🤣 😅

[@miarobinson847]

😂

[@heem1784]

And a she he Shem right next 2 him Puffy

[@markiej9783]

🤣🤣🤣

[@user-gb2vk2ff8x]

Puffy like "Say something wrong and I'm taking more money from you LOL"

[@stopblackonblacknonsupport8214]

I believe slim Sister is the reason why his mother went so hard to be a preacher I know when my mother died it was either drugs or preach His sister is the reason why he is a Singer she is helping him along the way she is watching over him

[@plantdaddymode1399]

Enjoyed this interview 🙏

[@nederahpollack]

Awesome interview...sorry to hear about his sister. Really appreciate his story about what his teacher said about his voice. It's ok to be unique. 😉

[@philipjordan6789]

This is Vlad best interview...SLIM is the realest his energy is pure and uncut he is not acting for the camera.

[@ynoter]

what? he was holding back and being politically correct when he was answering those provoking questions about pee diddy and shyne situation and the badboy curse lmaoo that had to take some excellent acting to hold back like that

[@danyellearce]

Sumgi agreed. His comment makes no sense

[@muva_jcole]

My favorite R&B group will always be 112... And I mean 112 with Daron and Q. You cannot NOT hear Q's voice on a track.

[@knikko81]

112 is one of my favorite groups ever. Love hearing this story. I wish the 4 of you get back together.

[@sharmonbeal7524]

Oh yeah let me add that I am a fan until death due me part. I listen to 112 almost everyday and usually it will be all day too. Slim has a voice that is unmatched and I will NEVER stop listening to him! Everyone who knows me know just how much I love him and his music. Keep on pressing Slim (112) because God has so much in store! Much love from one of your favorite fans FOREVER!!!

[@rashaadchandley]

Wow all my my youth I've been singing along to 112 now my sons are doing the same just so fortunate that my kids love this vibe and appreciate the quality of music

[@MVP_MAGAZINE]

Slim was 100 percent transparent until Vlad asked about what happened with 112 😂 😆 😝

[@jerryanthony1814]

Only you feat.Biggie&Ma$e is still 🔥🔥🔥in 2020🔊🔊🔊👍🏾.Great interview.Vlad needs to get Donnell Jones on here next

[@jrath69]

Great interview

[@TondiPap]

Slim..one of the sweetest voice of the R&B

[@asiwaju2864]

Someone tell Vlad we need that Loon interview

[@garcel1251]

@Zaire Christian he got out a few days ago after doing 8

[@coolkidzmedia3259]

We definitely need it

[@jerryanthony1814]

Didn't even know he was locked up!What happened?

[@BDN469]

While you’re at it, we need the Ma$e interview too 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@taymatthews6108]

Great interview!!! Now lets get this Loon interview next, Vlad.

[@AngelMedina31986]

Not enough 112 question

[@m43888ninenine]

My Sincerest Condolences To Slim , So Sad To Hear About His Sister 🕊🌸🕊Much Love To You & Your Family .

[@barberdav]

Loved this video

[@FLgirl01]

I jokingly call him Medium now. I love me some 112.

[@sharmonbeal7524]

I enjoyed this interview and I appreciate 112 very much and I do feel like they don't get the recognition that they deserve. I have faith that it will come and people will appreciate all that they have done to contribute to beautiful R&B music. Keep grinding 112. You will have everything that you hoped for in Jesus name.

[@pnut5066]

OMG......I was IN LUV w HIM! I Luv me some 112 to this day! I'AM MOST CTERTAINLY one of those ppl that Appreciate 112!

[@revinot]

He looks so different now; back in the day he kinda looked like Pac to me

[@najwa777]

So sorry to hear about his sister 😢🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@camillebracy5366]

I’m. Sorry To. Hear. About. His Sister. Also. That’s. Sad.

[@AphasicMute]

Vlad..stop wedging Pac into these interviews.

[@bambini80675]

I love that heavenly falsetto... it gets me every time!

[@MissTip]

Slim he’s drama free

[@QueenLeeMi79]

Can I touch you was my jam and ugh ahh remix was my jointttt.

[@dylonhubbors2694]

I love him and 112 they go so crazy I hope they see this🔥🔥🔥

[@marymaria9385]

His voice will make the strongest women weak !😤🥰

[@MiturBinEsderty]

It’s not a bad boy curse it’s puff being greedy. Every artist has their time and falls off. The money you make is crucial. Puff is worth 800 mil it’s not from Sean John. It’s from biggies publishing

[@MrGrace]

Well its really from ciroc

[@quietmoney7161]

He sold SEAN JOHN years ago to MACYS for $$$ and BIGGIE aint bringin in that much $$$ and he don’t own CIROC just got a lot of equity in it

[@irreplaceablejamnation8208]

Get Out is one of my favorite songs on Shyne's album. Slim was nice with the vocals as well.

[@renairving3530]

Yeah that teacher was tripping becuz I’ve always been drawn to Slim’s voice, I love 112 as a whole, love them dearly 😍😍 but something about Slim’s voice captivated me 😍😍

[@brianglenary]

3rd album was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DrReginaldFinleySr]

I remember when we were singing at a club and we met Claude McKnight, Brian McKnight's brother. It was an amazing experience. It's been years but I miss my Forte' brothers. We sung at my brother's funeral as well.

[@mygodisable2]

Vlad, I love this interview. It was 👍great.

[@LiaBunny93]

my fave group is 112 and i love Slim's voice. I love the song "Can I touch you". Slim and Pac do look alike.

[@ig7829]

Not many artists or groups had 3 straight classic albums, jodeci and boys II men. They're in the same air.

[@carmenreyes1773]

He has an amazing unique voice can't explain it ..but it's beautiful..

[@Lynn_Shae0915]

Slim is still fine as fuck😍😍😍😍

[@dwightwilkinson]

Love all 112 albums

[@palimo3653]

Its not that 112 is underrated. Unlike groups like Jodeci, Dru Hill, New Edition their individual members never stood out and showed their own personalities. They're music was hot but as a group the image of them was very bland. Even today outside of Slim I takes min to say who is who.

[@Kbutterfly86]

There’s always a main dude of the group tho, i always knew the difference between them and their voices but I’m a chick tho so it’s different for me lol I know what you mean tho, but I do feel like Dru Hill was kinda like that too. It was always about Sisqo and the others hid behind his voice and big personality.

[@palimo3653]

@@Kbutterfly86 yes Dru may have been a bad example but I knew the members more than 112

[@Kbutterfly86]

PaLiMo 365 yea I feel you, maybe it’s because of preference. Although I’ve always loved Dru Hill as well. Both hella amazing!!

[@The_torero]

You're right. Slim was the voice of 112. The others could definitely sing, but Slim's voice is distinctive. I could always tell a 112 track because of him and only him.

[@mattrleaf]

For me, Slim was the greatest voice in RnB. What an era!!

[@rucianapollard4057]

Slim has one of the greatest voices in R&B?? Are you serious??

[@tonyebiere551]

@@rucianapollard4057 I think one of the most unique voices for sure but not sure about one of the greatest

[@MakeYouTubeGreatAgain1]

Agreed. Slim has one the best voices in rnb.

[@santanapage5044]

One of my favorites, I'm glad he's doing well

[@beatpioneer334]

🎵Ohh ohh🎶 Slim's trademark is CLASSIC!

[@kenank9ine547]

Well, I wanted this interview to continue going so I hear how they left bad boy and what happened but its less than an hour. Yo Vlad, tell me theriz part 2 sir!

[@mikatasors462]

Only You is my favorite 112 song

[@AppleGalaxy23]

Great interview. You can tell he was really hurt by biggies passing

[@SelfLove4eva]

It’s not a Vlad interview if he doesn’t mention 2pac at some point

[@gilbertmillerjr367]

“I was the main person that told puffy to let mase finish his verse” TK KIRKLAND 🤦🏾‍♂️🤣