Puff Daddy And Faith Evans Feat. 112 - I'll Be Missing You (official Video) Site

: 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.

The track is famous for its heavy use of classic musical elements:

: Filmed primarily in Chicago , including the futuristic Helmut Jahn-designed tunnel at O'Hare International Airport. : Because the sample was not cleared before

: It famously samples the guitar riff from " Every Breath You Take " (1983).

Directed by , the official music video is recognized for its sleek, cinematic style and emotional weight. Directed by , the official music video is

"I'll Be Missing You" was a massive commercial and critical success:

: The video won Best R&B Video at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards, where Puff Daddy also performed it live with Sting. reportedly earning him roughly $2

: At the 40th Annual Grammy Awards, it won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group .