SEAN COMBS said he wants Arctic Monkeys to join his record label.
The rapper, also known as P Diddy, recently invited the band over to his home in Miami, Florida after revealing that he was a big fan.
Drummer Matt Helders said he initially saw it as a golden opportunity to confront Combs about "stealing" his idea of filming video diaries in swimming pools while on tour.
But he decided to bite his tongue and let the issue go after he heard that not only was Combs a fan, but he wanted to sign them to his label.
And he said he has proof as he recorded the entire meeting on video tape.
Speaking to the camera, Combs said: "A lot of people probably don't know this, but I am probably the biggest Arctic Monkeys fan.
"So when I met this guy it was like a dream come true and he's the biggest Puff Daddy fan in the world.
"Arctic Monkeys are now going to be on Bad Boy in America. You know we don't need the money. We're just going to do this. It's already a done deal."
Helders added: "I knew P Diddy was going to be in Miami as he was having a party... so I thought maybe now is the time to go confront him about this.
"I managed to get face-to-face and he just laughed it all off and said it was a coincidence. I believe him, we built up quite a lot of trust and we got on like a house on fire."