’Everyone Went’: DJ Mark Ronson Played With Diddy In The ‘90s, And The Experience ‘Deeply Unnerved’ Him

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Although Sean Combs, known as Diddy, was found not guilty on the most severe charges in his recent trial, he remains in jail as he awaits sentencing. His legal team continues to try and secure his release on bail, but so far, they haven’t been successful. Meanwhile, new accusations against him have emerged, and people who socialized with Diddy during the 1990s are still sharing their stories.

DJ Mark Ronson is sharing stories from his early career in his new memoir, Night People: How to Be a DJ in ’90s New York City, including what it was like working with P. Diddy – who has gone by many names over the years. According to an excerpt published in US Weekly, Ronson says…

Even though I DJed many events for Puff Daddy, he likely only said five sentences to me total. Still, he had this intense, unpredictable energy that was both amazing and unsettling to be around.

Mark Ronson’s memoir details how Diddy wielded significant influence in Manhattan’s nightlife, with the power to significantly impact people’s careers, either boosting them or ending them.

He had a huge impact on many people’s careers-I know he helped mine-and facing his disapproval could effectively end your opportunities. People didn’t see Puffy as a musician himself, but as a powerful figure who could make anything happen, regardless of the effort or expense.

Most people who remember the 1990s knew about Diddy’s legendary parties, even before his recent legal troubles. However, some celebrities, like Kevin Hart, are now trying to separate themselves from those events because of allegations about what happened at them. Others, such as Nick Cannon, have admitted to attending, saying everyone wanted to be invited.

Mark Ronson says in Night People that he saw quite a few big names during his DJing gigs, writing:

He quickly became a central figure in New York City, first in downtown and then in the Hamptons, and his parties were *the* place to be. He probably believed he hired me as a DJ because he liked my work, but I suspect my background – a young, white face from a good family – was also convenient for his goal of changing the city’s social scene. When I DJ’d his events, I’d scan the VIP section and see an incredible mix of people – Muhammad Ali, Martha Stewart, Denzel Washington, even the Duchess of York. It felt like *everyone* who mattered was there.

Mark Ronson describes working for Sean Combs as a significant experience. While he acknowledges that Combs helped advance his career, Ronson also felt intimidated by Diddy’s power, especially when they had limited interactions.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal trial concluded in July with a conviction on two charges related to transporting individuals for prostitution. He was acquitted of more severe accusations of racketeering and sex trafficking. Currently, Combs is in jail awaiting his sentencing on October 3rd, where he could face up to 20 years in prison. Even after sentencing, he still faces numerous civil lawsuits, meaning his legal issues are ongoing.

If you’re interested in learning about Mark Ronson’s experiences as a DJ, check out his new memoir, *Night People: How to Be a DJ in ’90s New York City*. It details his time DJing in New York City during the 1990s.

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2025-09-16 19:38