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Sean "Diddy" Combs

Biography - Sean "Diddy" Combs

Ever since Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs started the enormously successful Bad Boy Records in 1993, it seems that every breath he takes is not only watched by the entire entertainment industry, but each one also brings him a boatload of cash. One of the most successful entertainment moguls in history, P. Diddy is often credited with bringing hip-hop into the mainstream with his career as a performer, producer, executive, and powerful figurehead for his East Coast cronies who include the late Notorious B.I.G.

Diddy was born in Harlem on November 4, 1969. His father was murdered when he was still a baby, and as a child he lived in suburban Mount Vernon, NY with his mother. After graduating from high school at the private Mount Saint Michael Academy in the Bronx he attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. He started an internship at Uptown Records when he was 19, where he produced tracks for Father M.C., Mary J. Blige, and Heavy D & the Boyz. Combs was fired from Uptown in 1993, and started his own record label, Bad Boy. He famously tried to sign Tupac Shakur to the label, but the west coast rapper refused, which was one of many events that set off a battle for supremacy between the two hip-hop camps. The rejection from Tupac was a minor setback, however, as Diddy quickly signed The Notorious B.I.G. and Craig Mack.

Biggie’s first LP, “Ready to Die”, was a smash success, placing both rappers at the top of the hip-hop world, allied against their west coast rivals at Death Row Records. Combs continued his success with Bad Boy, releasing smash singles for various artists and producing for performers like Mariah Carey, Lil’ Kim, TLC, and Aretha Franklin.

Tupac was murdered in 1996, followed by Biggie’s murder in March 1997. Both killings became major fodder for conspiracy theorists and tabloids, and the controversy surrounding the murders put Diddy in the spotlight, particularly after his LP “No Way Out” was released in the summer of ’97 to enormous sales. The album produced several hit singles, including two #1s. The track “I’ll Be Missing You”, a tribute to Biggie that heavily sampled The Police’s “Every Breath You Take”, was one of the biggest hits of the decade and won Diddy a Grammy. “No Way Out” scored Diddy a Grammy for Best Rap Album as well.

The rapper’s current worth is estimated at around $315 million, and the 2000s have seen him continue his success as the Goliath of hip-hop moguls. A series of professional and personal setbacks have dominated media attention of the artist for the past several years, especially his alleged involvement in criminal activities that saw him and then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez become tabloid deities. Diddy was cleared of all charges, and has stayed behind-the-scenes in the studio as well as appearing as Halle Berry’s imprisoned husband in the Oscar-winning film “Monster’s Ball”. Recently Diddy has moved Bad Boy Records to the Warner Music Group and has started a clothing line, Sean John. 2006 will see him release his first studio album in seven years.

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Janice Combs and Sean "Diddy" Combs arrive at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the NOKIA Theatre on Septmeber 21, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. ***EXCLUSIVE ACCESS***  Actor/rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs (R) and his mother Janice attend the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the NOKIA Theatre on September 21, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the NOKIA Theatre on Septmeber 21, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Sean "Diddy" Combs backstage at Zac Posen Spring 2009 fashion show at The Tent in Bryant Park on September 11, 2008 in New York City.
Janice Combs and Sean "Diddy" Combs arrive at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the N...
60th Primetime Emmy Awards - Arrivals
Los Angeles
09/21/2008
***EXCLUSIVE ACCESS*** Actor/rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs (R) and his mother Janice attend t...
60th Primetime Emmy Awards - Entertainment Tonight Arrivals Platform
Los Angeles
09/21/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the NOKIA Theatre on ...
60th Primetime Emmy Awards - Red Carpet
Los Angeles
09/21/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs backstage at Zac Posen Spring 2009 fashion show at The Tent in Bryant P...
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2009 - Zac Posen - Polaroids
New York
09/11/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs hosts Sean John 10-Year Anniversary Runway Show at Macy's Herald Square on September 4, 2008 in New York City. (L-R) Judge James Montgomery, rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs and singer/guest judge Jordin Sparks speak onstage during the FNMTV Premieres at Renmar Studio on August 6, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Sean "Diddy" Combs and Styles P attend the Month in the Mix launch party at Arena on July 31, 2008 in New York City. Actor/singer Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives to The World Premiere of Columbia Pictures' "Hancock" at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre on June 30, 2008 in Hollywood, California.
Sean "Diddy" Combs hosts Sean John 10-Year Anniversary Runway Show at Macy's Herald Square...
Sean John 10-Year Anniversary Runway Show At Macy's Herald Square
New York
09/04/2008
(L-R) Judge James Montgomery, rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs and singer/guest judge Jordin Spar...
FNMTV Premieres
Los Angeles
08/06/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs and Styles P attend the Month in the Mix launch party at Arena on July ...
Month in the Mix Launch Party
New York
07/31/2008
Actor/singer Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives to The World Premiere of Columbia Pictures' "Hanco...
The World Premiere of Columbia Pictures' "Hancock" - Arrivals
Hollywood
06/30/2008
Actor Will Smith, actor Jaden Smith, Sean "Diddy" Combs and his son arrive at the World Premiere of Columbia Pictures "Hancock" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on July 30, 2008 in Hollywood, California. Sean "Diddy" Combs, Slam and Chuck Bone attend Steve Rifkind and SRC's Post BET Awards Party In Honor of Steven Hill on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA. Sean "Diddy" Combs at The 2008 BET Awards Official After Party sponsored by Ciroc Vodka at the Roosevelt Hotel on June 24, 2008 in Hollywood, California. ***EXCLUSIVE*** Ssinger Sean "Diddy" Combs (r) and guests in the audience at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
Actor Will Smith, actor Jaden Smith, Sean "Diddy" Combs and his son arrive at the World Pr...
The World Premiere Of Columbia Pictures' "Hancock" - Red Carpet
Hollywood
06/30/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs, Slam and Chuck Bone attend Steve Rifkind and SRC's Post BET Awards Par...
BET Late Night After-Party In Honor of Steven Hill
Los Angeles
06/24/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs at The 2008 BET Awards Official After Party sponsored by Ciroc Vodka at...
2008 BET Awards After Party Presented By CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka
Hollywood
06/24/2008
***EXCLUSIVE*** Ssinger Sean "Diddy" Combs (r) and guests in the audience at the 2008 BET ...
BET Awards 2008 - Audience
Los Angeles
06/24/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs and Stephen Hill attend BET Awards 2008 - Backstage on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA. Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs presents the Best Female R&B Artist award to singer Alicia Keys onstage during the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Producer Sean "Diddy" Combs and singer Alicia Keys on stage during the 2008 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Sean "Diddy" Combs, Big Tigga, Cassie, Lauren London and Anthony Hamilton attend An Evening With Debra L. Lee on June 23, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
Sean "Diddy" Combs and Stephen Hill attend BET Awards 2008 - Backstage on June 24, 2008 in...
BET Awards 2008 - Backstage
Los Angeles
06/24/2008
Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs presents the Best Female R&B Artist award to singer Alicia Keys ...
BET Awards 2008 - Show
Los Angeles
06/24/2008
Producer Sean "Diddy" Combs and singer Alicia Keys on stage during the 2008 BET Awards at ...
BET Awards 2008 - Show
Los Angeles
06/24/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs, Big Tigga, Cassie, Lauren London and Anthony Hamilton attend An Evenin...
An Evening With Debra L. Lee
Los Angeles
06/23/2008
Musician Sean "Diddy" Combs attends Game Five of the 2008 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers on June 15, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Sean "Diddy" Combs attends the 2008 CFDA Fashion Awards at The New York Public Library on June 2, 2008 in New York City. Sean "Diddy" Combs attends the 2008 CFDA Fashion Awards at The New York Public Library on June 2, 2008 in New York City. Sean "Diddy" Combs attends the 2008 CFDA Fashion Awards at the New York Public Library on June 2, 2008 in New York City.
Musician Sean "Diddy" Combs attends Game Five of the 2008 NBA Finals between the Boston Ce...
Celebrities At NBA Finals Game 5: LA Lakers Vs. Boston Celtics
Los Angeles
06/15/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs attends the 2008 CFDA Fashion Awards at The New York Public Library on ...
2008 CFDA Fashion Awards - Red Carpet
New York
06/02/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs attends the 2008 CFDA Fashion Awards at The New York Public Library on ...
2008 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals
New York
06/02/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs attends the 2008 CFDA Fashion Awards at the New York Public Library on ...
The 2008 CFDA Fashion Awards
New York
06/02/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jon Favreau in the audience at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards on June 1, 2008 at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California. Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives to the 2008 MTV Movie Awards on June 1, 2008 at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California. Sean "Diddy" Combs attends the Cinema Against AIDS 2008 event at the Le Moulin de Mougins on May 22, 2008 in Cannes, France. DJ Mark Ronson (L) and producer Sean "Diddy" Combs attends the Belvedere Vodka Party at the VIP Club during the 61st International Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2008 in Cannes, France.
Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jon Favreau in the audience at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards on June 1,...
2008 MTV Movie Awards - Backstage and Audience
Universal City
06/01/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives to the 2008 MTV Movie Awards on June 1, 2008 at the Gibson Amph...
2008 MTV Movie Awards - Red Carpet
Universal City
06/01/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs attends the Cinema Against AIDS 2008 event at the Le Moulin de Mougins ...
2008 Cannes Film Festival - amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS 2008 - Arrivals
Mougins
05/22/2008
DJ Mark Ronson (L) and producer Sean "Diddy" Combs attends the Belvedere Vodka Party at th...
Cannes Film Festival
Cannes
05/19/2008
*EXCLUSIVE* Sean "Diddy" Combs attends party at Diddy's Den during the Grand Opening Weekend Celebration at MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort & Casino on May 17, 2008 in Ledyard, CT. Sean "Diddy" Combs during the Janelle Monae Showcase at the Key Club on May 6, 2008 in Hollywood, California. Sean "Diddy" Combs as he receives a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 2, 2008 in Hollywood, CA. Sean "Diddy" Combs and Andre Harrell at Sean Combs' private lunch at Mel's Drive-In on May 2, 2008 in West Hollywood, California
*EXCLUSIVE* Sean "Diddy" Combs attends party at Diddy's Den during the Grand Opening Weeke...
Diddy's Den at the Opening of MGM Grand at Foxwoods - Inside
Ledyard
05/17/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs during the Janelle Monae Showcase at the Key Club on May 6, 2008 in Hol...
Janelle Monae Showcase at the Key Club
Los Angeles
05/06/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs as he receives a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 2, 2008 in H...
Sean "Diddy" Combs Receives Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood
05/02/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs and Andre Harrell at Sean Combs' private lunch at Mel's Drive-In on May...
Sean "Diddy" Combs Star on the Walk of Fame Ceremony and Private Lunch
Los Angeles
05/02/2008
Actor-rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs signs autographs at the ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 2, 2008 on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Musician Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives to the "Iron Man" premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on April 30, 2008 in Hollywood, California. Sean "Diddy" Combs and  Kim Porter leave Via Veneto restaurant in Santa Monica on April 20, 2008 in California. Producer Bryan-Michael Cox, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Cassie and Richie Akiva at the Evenings in Vogue Party at 1 Oak, NYC on April 17, 2008
Actor-rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs signs autographs at the ceremony honoring him with a star ...
Sean Diddy Combs Honored At The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Hollywood
05/02/2008
Musician Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives to the "Iron Man" premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatr...
The Los Angeles Premiere of "Iron Man" - Arrivals
Los Angeles
04/30/2008
Sean "Diddy" Combs and Kim Porter leave Via Veneto restaurant in Santa Monica on April 20...
Celebrity Sightings in Los Angeles - April 20, 2008
Los Angeles
04/20/2008
Producer Bryan-Michael Cox, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Cassie and Richie Akiva at the Evenings in...
Evenings in Vogue Party Hosted by Cassie
New York
04/17/2008
(U.S. TABS OUT) Sean "Diddy" Combs appears onstage during MTV's Total Request Live at the MTV Times Square Studios on April 15, 2008 in New York City. Rap Mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs  joined DJ Eric Morillo during his birthday celebration at Club Pascha on April 13, 2008 in New York City (U.S. TABS OUT) Sean "Diddy" Combs appears onstage during a Sean Jean internship competition at the MTV Times Square Studios on February 19, 2008 in New York City. Bryan Barber, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Rich Kleiman attends Diddy Presents Janelle Monae at Blender Theater at Gramercy - April 3, 2008 New York City, NY
(U.S. TABS OUT) Sean "Diddy" Combs appears onstage during MTV's Total Request Live at the ...
Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Jason Segel, Bill Hader and Russell Brand Visit MTV's "TRL"
New York
04/15/2008
Rap Mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs joined DJ Eric Morillo during his birthday celebration at Cl...
DJ Erick Morillo Birthday Bash
New York
04/13/2008
(U.S. TABS OUT) Sean "Diddy" Combs appears onstage during a Sean Jean internship competiti...
MTV Presents Sean John Internship By Design
New York
04/09/2008
Bryan Barber, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Rich Kleiman attends Diddy Presents Janelle Monae at ...
Diddy Presents Janelle Monae at Blender Theater at Gramercy - April 3, 2008
New York
04/03/2008
Craig Kallman, Mario Winans, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Harv Pierre, Stephen Hill, Mike Kyser and Kevin Liles attend Day26's "Day26" album release party at  Room Service March 24, 2008 in New York City. Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs with his children  D'Lila Star Combs and Jessie James Combs are seen taping MTV's "Making The Band 4" season finale event at MTV Studios Times Square on March 22, 2008 in New York City. Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs attends the Pastry One Year Anniversary at Mr. Chow on March 15, 2008 Beverly Hills California. Rapper, producer and actor Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives on the red carpet for The 80th Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theater on February 24, 2008 in Hollywood, California.
Craig Kallman, Mario Winans, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Harv Pierre, Stephen Hill, Mike Kyser and...
Day26's "Day26" Album Release Party at Room Service
New York
03/24/2008
Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs with his children D'Lila Star Combs and Jessie James Combs are ...
MTV's "Making The Band 4" Season Finale Event
New York
03/22/2008
Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs attends the Pastry One Year Anniversary at Mr. Chow on March 15,...
Pastry One Year Anniversary at Mr. Chow
Beverly Hills
03/15/2008
Rapper, producer and actor Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives on the red carpet for The 80th Annua...
The 80th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals
Hollywood
02/24/2008
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