Gene Deal, former bodyguard to Diddy, has come forward with shocking allegations of financial exploitation tied to The Notorious B.I.G.'s legacy.

In a recent interview with "The Art Of Dialogue," Deal accused associates of Diddy of taking advantage of Voletta Wallace, the late rapper's mother, by orchestrating a lucrative sale of Biggie's music catalog. Specifically pointing fingers at Mark Pitts and Wayne Barrow, longtime confidants of Combs, Deal claimed that deals were being finalized behind the scenes while Wallace was gravely ill and under hospice care.

According to Deal, Pitts and Barrow were allegedly working towards selling off Biggie's publishing and marketing rights for a significant sum, estimated to be around $100 to 150 million. Deal expressed concern that the move was not in the best interest of Wallace or Biggie's children, and questioned the motives behind the transaction.

Further complicating matters is the reported negotiation with Primary Wave for the purchase of Biggie's catalog, with Pitts and Barrow representing the estate in the deal.

This isn't the first time Deal has made headlines with controversial claims. Previously, he has insinuated Diddy's potential involvement in Biggie's tragic death back in 1997. In a documentary about Diddy, Deal raised suspicions about Diddy's actions leading up to the fateful night, suggesting that Diddy may have had knowledge of the events that transpired.

Despite Deal's warnings to Combs about potential dangers amidst the East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry, Biggie ultimately attended a party where the fatal shooting took place, resulting in the loss of the legendary rapper's life.

As Deal continues to shed light on these contentious issues surrounding The Notorious B.I.G.'s legacy, the music industry awaits the outcome of these alleged exploitative dealings and the impact they may have on Biggie's estate.