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“I’m going to put out my last album and devote 100 percent of my time to doing films,” Puff Daddy tells Cigar Aficionado. “I want to stop at a great place. And a final album is a great place to stop. I want to take a victory lap, to do a world tour and really enjoy it once last time.”

He has played with the idea of his upcoming album No Way Out 2 being his final release before, but it appears the hip-hop mogul has settled on the decision and is ready to focus his time and energy elsewhere. The end of his illustrious 20-year music career will free up time for his film pursuits and never-ending list of business endeavors—as well as allow him to be around his kids more.

“I have such a deep appreciation at being able to be a father,” he says. “My father didn’t get the chance to be there for me. That makes me appreciate the opportunity that much more deeply. I stress the importance of that to my kids—that you can’t take having a family for granted.”

He also touched on his ambitions for the final record, saying, “If you’re not putting out albums all the time, you have to come back in a way that grabs attention. People are always looking for what’s next – but the cream always rises to the top. I’m going to make it the most honest and best that I can. If I can be fearless with it, nothing can stop me.”

The full interview will be available when the issue hits stands May 3.

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