Three stabbings at B.I.G. party

Three people were stabbed early Wednesday at a New York City club that was holding a record-release party for a new collection of duets featuring slain rapper Notorious B.I.G.

Detectives also were investigating a shooting near the club, named Exit, that occurred around the same time. It was unclear if the incidents were related.

Authorities could not confirm reports that the party was attended by Sean “Diddy” Combs and Notorious B.I.G.’s mother, Voletta Wallace. The two co-produced the new “Duets” record, which pairs the rapper’s vocals with Eminem, Jay-Z and other artists.