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: Because the sample was not cleared before release, Sting successfully sued for 100% of the song's publishing royalties , reportedly earning him roughly $2,000–$5,000 per day. : It features archival footage of Biggie, carefully
: The video concludes with a photo of The Notorious B.I.G., memorializing his life with his birth and death dates. reportedly earning him roughly $2
: The song also interpolates the 1929 hymn " I'll Fly Away " and opens with a choral arrangement of Samuel Barber’s " Adagio for Strings ".
: It features archival footage of Biggie, carefully synced to appear as if he were performing alongside his collaborators posthumously. 🎵 Composition and Sampling